Panama Case JIT startling revelations about case submitted in Supreme Court
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ISLAMABAD:
The Panama Case Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the ruling family against the Panama papers case has labelled serious allegations against the ruling family and the government departments.
The joint investigation team (JIT) probing the ruling family’s offshore wealth has alleged that the records related to the Panama Papers case were being tampered with by some government departments to assist the Sharifs.“The JIT has alleged that certain institutions are altering records. Even forgery has been carried out,” remarked Supreme Court judge Justice Ijazul Ahsen on Monday. “There are serious allegations levelled by the JIT in its application.
The remarks were made after the three-judge bench of the apex court went through an application filed by the investigation body, highlighting impediments being faced by its members during its probe.
Another judge, Justice Azmat Saeed Shaikh, observed that there would be far-reaching consequences in case of forgery. “You are representing the federation, not the government,” the judge told Additional Attorney General Waqar Rana.
The top court directed Rana to submit a reply on the JIT’s application.
