ISLAMABAD – New developments reported from the Islamabad High Court overthe ban on Ansarul Islam.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned an interior ministry officer onTuesday in case pertaining to ban on Ansarul Islam, a subsidiary group ofJamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Dunya News reported on Monday.
Advocate Kamran Murtaza took the stance before the court that Ansarul Islamis not a private militia, is a part of JUI-F and has been functioning sinceQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s time.
IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah remarked that how can a group be banned ifit does not even exist formally. The chief justice inquired that whataction would be taken if its members start wearing white uniform instead ofkhaki.
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“Interior ministry should gain the confidence of the court by presentingits viewpoint as no one can be banned without proper inquiry.
“The government notified to ban Ansarul Islam on October 24. It is quitestrange that the organization which does not exist has been banned. Thegovernment should have gathered facts before taking this action.”
