ISLAMABAD – A petition seeking the formation of a commission to probe intothe alleged audiotape of former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar has been movedbefore the Islamabad High Court.
Reports in local media said the petition has been filed by Sindh High CourtBar Association president Salahuddin Ahmed and Judicial Commission memberSyed Haider Imam Rizvi.
The petitioners contended that the scandal gives the impression that thePakistani judicial authorities are under pressure from external powers andit is mandatory to determine whether the audiotape is original or doctored.
It further added that the audiotape had damaged the dignity of thejudiciary while it is necessary to restore the confidence of the people inthe independent and impartial judiciary. An independent commissioncomprising of civil society members, journalists, lawyers, and judgesshould be formed for a probe into the matter, the petitioner maintained.
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In a similar development, Islamabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking acontempt of court action against PML-N leaders for criticizing former CJPSaqib Nisar, observing that the ‘contempt of court’ laws do not apply onthe criticism of former judges.
