ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military on Sunday asked the Supreme Court to ascertain the veracity of allegations leveled against the country’s premier spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), by Islamabad High Court Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui.
“An honorable judge of the Islamabad High Court… has leveled serious allegations against state institutions, including honorary judiciary and the premier state intelligence agency,” the military’s media wing said in a statement.
“In order to safeguard the sanctity and credibility of the state institutions, the Honourable Supreme Court… has been requested… to ascertain the veracity of the allegations and take actions accordingly.”
On Saturday, Siddiqui said ISI officers were manipulating judicial proceedings and were trying to ensure that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz remained behind bars until the July 25 elections.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, on Sunday, said in a press release that the Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has taken serious notice of a speech delivered by Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, “Chief Justice of Pakistan has dispelled this impression and called for complete record of the speech from PEMRA (Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority.)”
Army approaches Supreme Court over claims against spy agency
Army approaches Supreme Court over claims against spy agency
- Islamabad High Court judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui made claimed that ISI officials were manipulating judicial proceedings in courts
- Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken serious notice of a speech delivered by Justice Shaukat
Islamabad, Abu Dhabi resolve to deepen cooperation as UAE minister arrives in Pakistan
- UAE’s Minister of Tolerance Sheikh Nayhan bin Mubarak Al Nayhan arrives in southern Khairpur city
- Al Nayhan meets Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, discuss joint initiatives, bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan on Wednesday discussed deepening bilateral cooperation and matters of mutual interest between the two states, the Pakistani interior ministry said.
The two officials met and held talks when Al Nayhan arrived in Pakistan’s southern Khairpur city, the interior ministry said. Both leaders jointly cut a cake to mark the UAE’s National Day, which is celebrated on Dec. 2 every year.
“During the meeting, there was a detailed discussion on further strengthening bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, matters of mutual interest and joint initiatives,” the interior ministry said.
Naqvi observed that the brotherly ties between Pakistan and the UAE are based on mutual trust, respect and long-standing friendship.
The Pakistani minister also noted that both countries remain firmly committed to further strengthening these ties, the statement said.
Pakistan considers the UAE a vital regional ally, with the Gulf nation being Pakistan’s third-largest trading partner after China and the US.
It is also a major source of foreign investment for the South Asian country, valued at over $10 billion in the last 20 years, according to the UAE’s ministry of foreign affairs.
