CJP Justice Saqib Nisar hits back hard at critics

CJP Justice Saqib Nisar hits back hard at critics

ISLAMABAD - Chief justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar has dispelled the notion that the Supreme Court was under pressure and was taking dictation, saying “we make all the decisions in accordance with law”.

“This judiciary is under no pressure,” said he, adding that even those who don’t bother to read verdicts start passing remarks.

He said he was not aware the judgment in Hudaibiya Papers Mills case was due to be announced the same day court was scheduled to give its decision on disqualification case of Imran Khan and Jahangir Khan Tareen.

“Institution of Judiciary is your elder , you should not doubt its integrity. this elder neither has become part on any plan nor will it become so .

“Judges make decision with complete honesty and integrity,” he said adding that the court should not be subjected to abuse and criticism over its judgements .

"Forget that judiciary is under pressure. Where is this plan and pressure coming coming from , he asked.

"I can swear that there is no pressure on judiciary, all the decisions here are made according to conscience ," the Chief Justice of Pakistan said.