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Last night, I decided to begin a private protest at the suspension of Justice Iftikhar from Office of Chief Justice of Pakistan, by wearing a white band. The idea was shared here, and blogger MB asked the important question:
Why not black [the traditional color of protest armbands], why white?
Why White Bands?This is why, as shared on Karachi Metblogs:
I am wearing a white band because by God, no one will take my HOPE away from me. White is mourning, white is …
Chief Justice Iftikhar, Constitution, Government, Law, Pakistan, People, Politics, Society, news »
While Naeem Bokhari twists in agony that the Honorable Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, currently suspended, was busy with matters such as Fundamental Rights which are unworthy of the Supreme Court in Naeem’s opinion, Justice Iftikhar was also giving decisions on very high-profile matters.
Munaeem lists some key decisions here, which he believes “irked the government”.
Latest on Naeem Bokhari:Punjab Bar cancels his basic membership (urdu). Naeem prevented from entering the Bar province-wide.
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In losing Justice Iftikhar, possibly forever as the Chief Justice of Pakistan, we have lost the Chief Petty Matters Officer of Pakistan, Supreme Chief of Petty Matters of Citizens’ Fundamental Rights.
AND I PROTEST.
I protest at the manner in which the last hope of justice to the people of Pakistan has been rounded up. I protest that we the people were not taken into confidence - before or even hours after the incidence. I protest that just when Pakistani citizens have turned desperately hopeless of any formal institution, the Institution of …
Chief Justice Iftikhar, Constitution, Gov, Government, Pakistan, People, Politics, Society, news »
The suspension of Justice Iftikhar could not have come at a more suspicion-raising time. Elections are nigh, and the suspended Chief Justice shows a strong track record of speaking his mind. (Here and here.)
He halted the privatization of Pakistan Steel Mills. He investigated what brokers stood to gain from the crash of Karachi Stock Exchange. And he had time for the “smaller” matter of loss of life from wanton kite-flying.
A man, therefore, of many enemies. One wonders how is the record of the “Prime” accusers of Justice Iftikhar?
From the track …
Constitution, Government, Law, Pakistan, People, Society, news »
Now. The job of a blogger is not just to report events, but to speak what the heart and mind say.
Let me begin by quoting some of the work of Justice Iftikhar. A random search:
1/ CJ Iftikhar takes notice of intended commercialization of college space - Ayaz Amir
Converting my column regarding the intended commercialization of the open spaces of the Government College of Chakwal into a petition under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudry, has caused notices to be issued to …
Constitution, Government, Law, Pakistan, Society, news »
There is confusion while it is widely believed that Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry has been “sacked” from his office of Chief Justice of Pakistan.
The media is hurrying to understand what the Constitution of Pakistan says on the matter. Meanwhile it is becoming clear that the Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has not been “sacked,” but “prevented from the office of CJ of PK.”
Why? To prevent conflict of interest while investigation are underway on whether he misused authority.
The prime allegation, in the ironic lament of lawyer Naeem Bokhari is:
I am not perturbed …
Constitution, Law, Pakistan, Society, news »
The “removed” (sacked? suspended?) Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Chaudhry is presently in the Army House, reported by Geo TV.
Meanwhile, heads are being scratched over what the usually-wildly interpreted Constitution of Pakistan has to say on the matter.
Here is the related constitutional article, straight from the source:
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : PART VII
Chapter 4: General Provisions Relating to The JudicatureArticle 209
(1) There shall be a Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan, in this Chapter referred to as the Council.
(2) The Council shall consist of,
(a) the Chief …
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