Iftikhar Chaudhry sends Rs20 billion libel notice to Imran Khan

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Iftikhar Chaudhry sends Rs20 billion libel notice to Imran Khan

Dawn.com Published July 24, 2014

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ISLAMABAD: Lawyers of former chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Thursday sent a defamation notice worth 20 billion rupees to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan.

Chaudhry’s lawyers while speaking to media representatives outside the Supreme Court said Imran Khan was attempting to disparage and malign the superior judiciary.

They added legal proceedings would be initiated against the PTI chief if he failed to apologise for the allegations he had leveled earlier against the former chief justice.

Earlier, sources said Chaudhry's legal team will initiate proceedings against the PTI supremo if the latter fails to prove the allegations he has been levelling against the former chief justice.

The PTI chief had accused the former chief justice of poll rigging in the 2013 general election.

PTI chief has Geo, ex-CJ in crosshairs

Moreover, Chaudhry's son, Arsalan Iftikhar, had recently alleged that Imran did not fulfill the criterion set for being an elected representative of the people, as described in Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution.

Arsalan had said that there were doubts on Imran’s credibility to be elected as a parliamentarian.

Arsalan Iftikhar lashes out at Imran

Also recently, two lawyers had filed petitions against the PTI chief citing that the statements made by him maligned the former chief justice and other judges of the Supreme Court.

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nasir

Jul 24, 2014 11:52am

They are teaming up against PTI, lets see how PTI cope them. If people come out on 14 August with full strength, then this guy will be in serious trouble.

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Rizwan

Jul 24, 2014 11:56am

strategy with one eye opened ;)

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Shahid Khan

Jul 24, 2014 12:03pm

Corrupt man getting benefits through siblings is a smart strategy both in bureaucracy and corporate world. Getting benefits indirectly can help in avoiding legal issues later. But innocent people of Pakistan are insensitive to such strategies of high level corruption!!!

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Malik

Jul 24, 2014 12:11pm

In Pakistan's history, he is the only judge who became a 'hero' and reached unimaginable heights. Now he is determined to go in the opposite direction. Enjoying a few sips of his favorite drink, Musharraf must be quietly laughing and patting himself on the back.

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M.M.Sherazi

Jul 24, 2014 12:17pm

It is a commendable step by EX-CJP, it shall determine the nature of the false allegations levelled against the Icon of Justice. PTI has to be held responsible for spreading rumours and causing chaos in the country.

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zia Ul Hassan

Jul 24, 2014 12:19pm

Well move now he prove if he is a true and honest

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Capt C M Khan

Jul 24, 2014 12:21pm

No one can get Justice in Pakistan. There is only MANIPULATION. Now a team of them are gearing up. God save Imran now.

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hope

Jul 24, 2014 12:28pm

Judge sahib it will prove your superior intellect. He lost elections and he is a sour looser. Don't waist your time answering his allegation he is a self destructive ( IK ) person. Though I do not agree with lot of things you did let IK know while he is a light weight immature fruit cake you have been awarded medal for your services around the globe. First non American to receive highest award from Harvard university. Pakistani people thank you for your services.

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Harmony

Jul 24, 2014 12:32pm

After the son getting an egg on his face for a nonsense allegation, now they are all ganging up on Imran who is the only real threat to the status-quo.

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Muhammad Chaudhry

Jul 24, 2014 12:37pm

Why Imran Khan is becoming a blamer and lair only. He never gives proof and throw blames on the current Government just shorten their tenure. This will not help the country. If the present Government ousted before completion, they will come again. If they will be allowed to complete term and failed to perform, people will never let them come. Imran adopted similar strategy against them in 1998 and supported the army coup. The result is they are again in power with thumping majority. I just read comment by a PTI friend blaming recently retired Chief Judge Tussadaq Hussan that he was supporting PML-N to get some political appointment after retirement. Are all PTI people clean? no they are from the same boat ?

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Harmony

Jul 24, 2014 12:41pm

@M.M.Sherazi - "the Icon of Justice". Oh really??? By this blind support for NS and his cronies, you are up to no good by supporting corrupt people.

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S Chaudhury

Jul 24, 2014 12:54pm

@M.M.Sherazi He must be the most corrupt, disgraced judge. Get your facts right This man has done more damage to Pakistan than any other person. He must be tried & put in jail for good

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S Chaudhury

Jul 24, 2014 12:56pm

There is popular saying do not trust one eye person. It proves this time 100%

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Proud Pakistan

Jul 24, 2014 12:59pm

This was long required because imran has crossed all the limits forgetting his past. He should be shameful on his past not proud of... Siraj ul Haq left because of this man character very SHAMEFUL.

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Proud Pakistan

Jul 24, 2014 01:01pm

If imran is so man of principle (everyone know his past) then we demand his RESIGNATION from NA.

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Anarchist

Jul 24, 2014 01:09pm

@hope I do not know how can you speak on behalf of all Pakistanis, but this guy is corrupt to the core. As far as receiving 'highest award' from Harvard is concerned, many a criminals have received it.

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Ally

Jul 24, 2014 01:09pm

A self proclaimed hero who jumped on popular issues for fast and cheap popularity.

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Harmony

Jul 24, 2014 01:17pm

@Proud Pakistan - Are you really an angel yourself? Think about it. What Imran did before politics was a personal matter. What has it got to do with what he is doing now? Why are the likes of you against justice and support corruption?

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Jul 24, 2014 01:18pm

I feel angry by just hearing the word legal from this guys mouth. Based on the evidences discussed and shown in the media. He should be behind bars along with his son. Instead he is targeting Imran unbelievable

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Tariq, Lahore

Jul 24, 2014 01:26pm

Our 'ruling classes' don't like any 'outsiders' rocking the corrupt club!

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Aam Admi

Jul 24, 2014 01:28pm

@hope flattery of lowest dimension or mental inability to have sensitivity to even basic social morality? Both will give you heros and mentors of this kind ....

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Rizwan

Jul 24, 2014 01:36pm

I will go to the extend of saying strategy with no eye open .Cant he see his son what he has been up to .

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shoukat

Jul 24, 2014 01:37pm

@hope it does not matter if he was awarded by harvard. our last finance minister hafeez shiekh used to teach at harvard.

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Ahmad

Jul 24, 2014 01:43pm

I can see a lot of PTI supporters hitting the ex-CJ below the belt. This guy has been responsible for protecting democracy in Pakistan by refusing to endorse Musharraf's illegitimate regime. For this he was dismissed, house arrested and his young children deprived from leaving home and even going to school. But for his principled sacrifices, we would still be serving Musharraf. Where will Imran Khan and PTI supporters be then? IK owes it to respect the former CJ. His followers must educate themselves and not call him by derogatory names. He can see more and better with his mind than PTI chief and supporters can see with both their eyes. They are blind.

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Shakil Khan

Jul 24, 2014 01:43pm

Now is the time to use Judges (ROs) that he appointed himself :) He doesnt need a legal team!

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Moon

Jul 24, 2014 01:47pm

Good move by ex-CJ... appreciate it.

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responsible

Jul 24, 2014 01:50pm

Both Father and son now showing great loyalty towards rulers as they did in past. Otherwise, no reason for filing of petition against Imran at this point of time.

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hope

Jul 24, 2014 02:06pm

@Anarchist name one?

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qaiser

Jul 24, 2014 02:11pm

Aaj aayaa hay Oount pahar kay neechay, M loving it!!!!

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Mr.T

Jul 24, 2014 02:13pm

ohh poor man, maybe he will give money to idp's as a charity...

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Gaz

Jul 24, 2014 02:15pm

I'm not from Pakistan so don't know what this judge was like in prosecuting corruption against all parties from a local level but from a high level view the facts are clear law and order and the Pakistani economy started heading downwards as soon as this judge gained influence and power in 2007 after his spat with Musharraf. Those who doubt this are free to go ahead and research it. This is a fact.

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Haider

Jul 24, 2014 02:18pm

Wondering why doesn't he send a libel to Faisal raza abidi. After all he has been screaming on top of his head that this man is corrupt. Any way I have lost faith in this corrupt judiciary.

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Riz

Jul 24, 2014 02:23pm

Imran's lawyers can't be very good. They should have advised him to say all the things he wanted to say by filing a case against Iftikhar Choudhary regarding rigging etc. Then he could have publicised all aspects of the case to his heart's content and there would have been absolutely no charge for defamation or libel against him. Once again, another badly handled episode by IK

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Riz

Jul 24, 2014 02:26pm

@ hope. Ask yourself, have you ever committed a crime? The answer is most definitely yes. Even if it is as simple as breaking a red traffic light. Every one has most probably committed a minor criminal offence at some point in their lives, even though it went completely undetected. Therefore, what Anarchist says is technically accurate!

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shumayel

Jul 24, 2014 02:29pm

20 B? does he even know how many zeroes are in billion?

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Shaheen Changezi

Jul 24, 2014 02:29pm

@Harmony ;;; oath under PCO twice.

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Nazir Ahmed

Jul 24, 2014 02:34pm

Ch: Iftikhar, you disappointed us. You better keep quiet. The charge sheet by Advocate Naeem Bokhari was very true.

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haris

Jul 24, 2014 02:37pm

@M.M.Sherazi Since when alleging former justice has become "an attempt to disparage and malign the superior judiciary". Does it means Ex-CJ = SCP??? and by the way, if Ex-CJ is rightful then he should come and protect himself from the allegations posted by IK.

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Muhammed Ali

Jul 24, 2014 02:37pm

What happened to his sons case? Iftikhar Ch looks like a wicked man.

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Ishrat

Jul 24, 2014 02:38pm

@nasir WHICH Guy ?

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Muhammad Akhtar

Jul 24, 2014 02:39pm

Ex Judge is no hero and he is not God. Any body and criticize any one in democracy. He thinks he is above the law. If Judiciary protects him than Pakistan Judiciary will be bias. Guys show up to support IK if you think he is right.

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haris

Jul 24, 2014 02:41pm

@Ahmad FYI, he has taken the oath under PCO when Musharraf first instilled the Martial Law in the country.

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skeptic

Jul 24, 2014 02:41pm

@M.M.Sherazi And what was so iconic about his justice anyway. The only iconic thing he did was to disappoint millions who supported him against Musharraf. IN hind sight one can say that the nation was taken for a ride again for the personal gain of few however this time around these few belonged to Judiciary instead of Army and Politician which is what the usual case is.

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Naveed

Jul 24, 2014 02:58pm

Was Mr. Chaudhry an ex-justice (has taken oath to prevail justice) or was he sitting on a side of roulette in casino thinking of increasing his value. Rs 20 billion, does he have some planes in mind: creating own justice party?

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Aftab Alam Khan

Jul 24, 2014 03:04pm

A tug of war now started between former chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and PTI chief Imran Khan. Let us see who emerges as victorious. Imran further position depends on Aug 14 march. Will the people stick to him under party flag as opposed to national flag is yet to seen.

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Kabeer

Jul 24, 2014 03:12pm

@M.M.Sherazi Icon of Justice ! are you joking ?

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Muhammed Ali

Jul 24, 2014 03:15pm

@Ahmad Wah Bhai Wah...he signed under the PCO...corrupt to the core!!

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Bilal

Jul 24, 2014 03:17pm

I do not know why PTI supporters are so worked up. The ex-CJP sends a libel notice to IK. The onus to prove it (i.e. the difficult part) is on the ex-CJP. If IK is innocent, he should be easily able to defend it in the court. The issue will be settled in a mature manner.

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Ahsan

Jul 24, 2014 03:19pm

@nasir They are not teaming against PTI. They're teaming against Pakistani nation and have been doing so for decades now. It's not PTI's war now. It's ours. If we just sit and watch the drama then I appeal to the readers and other citizens to please not hope for any 'revolution' if we only know to stick to our chairs and watch the drama. Why only IK, Qadri or any other leader has to do a job? Why can't we, the common people, take a stand? When will enough be enough? 14th Aug is the test of this nation. God Bless our country and save from all these united wolves.

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zafar iqbal ranjha

Jul 24, 2014 03:21pm

this chief justice has betrayed whole lawyers,movement. he let his son to amass wealth by hook or by crook.His son has defamed more than any body else. why did not he put his son in jail for his wrong doings? why he did he not take notice of rigging on the other hand he was used to take suo moto notice of even petty things? This man has betrayed millions of voters.This judge had applied to this govt for a residential plot in islamabad and might had got that. He is playing in the hands of N league as he did during the election.

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Sher Khan

Jul 24, 2014 03:24pm

Status Co has to go home!

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Kabeer

Jul 24, 2014 03:25pm

@Ahmad Please correct your fact he served Musharaf for 9 years he has nothing to do with democracy he only stood for his own job when Musharaf tried to kick him out of his office

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Omair

Jul 24, 2014 03:26pm

@Proud Pakistan and what past you are talking about? That he won the World Cup for Pakistan or that he built Shaukut Khanum Hospital or that he opposed a dictator? Or you are trying to get into his personal life. You shouldn't call yourself Proud Pakistan because you are disgracing the pride of Pakistan.

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Conspiracy Theory

Jul 24, 2014 03:26pm

Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry making his case, by demonstrating loyalty to Sharif's', to become next President of Pakistan

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Ann

Jul 24, 2014 03:30pm

Why 20 billion rupees? Any logic behind arriving at this figure.

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Ali Hamza

Jul 24, 2014 03:32pm

Ifitkhar and his son have set unprecedented example of corrupt practice that will be hard to emulate even in Pakistan. Well done ex CJ - the country deserves you

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hope

Jul 24, 2014 03:32pm

@Riz Its a false statement! If your statement is true keep in mind then Imran Khan has committed crimes too. If a man like him can abandoned his own daughter you think he cares about any thing else. IK is as bogus as his claims. Iftikhar Chahudry struggled for justice under Musharraf and it was during his time a sitting PM was disqualified. What has IK done? bye the way nice try you guys ( 6-7) post comments on this site working for PTI. Is it not a crime creating false hype and likes. I think so :)

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Syed Hassan

Jul 24, 2014 03:33pm

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. People will see the reality of this man and what evil he has done to Pakistan. Wait till the pendora's box opens.

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Goga Nalaik

Jul 24, 2014 03:33pm

Imran Khan should team up with Faisal Raza Abidi (the most documented person about ex Chaudry Iktikhar and his son,). Imran Khan must not let this occasion go

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Adnan Anwar

Jul 24, 2014 03:36pm

This man has been biggest ever disappointment of all time and the most selfish bureaucrat holding a public office. What respect he has for which he is filing defamation lawsuit.

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Fiz

Jul 24, 2014 03:42pm

That's nothing new for IK. He is used to it. First he slanders, then he is served the notice and the drop scene comes when he back tracks. After few days the whole thing starts again with some body else. At least he is consistent.

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L Ahmad

Jul 24, 2014 03:48pm

There were many cheap thrills when you were CJ Iftikhar. Learn to behave like a common man now. Your libel claim is 'highly over inflated' just like your ego.

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Umar

Jul 24, 2014 03:51pm

@Gaz completely agree, can supporter of PML N read this? I guess not, but I would expect a common Pakistani to realise this.

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Farid

Jul 24, 2014 03:56pm

PTI supporters being super defensive as usual. All politicians need to think before they open their mouths...

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W.Shaikh

Jul 24, 2014 04:00pm

@M.M.Sherazi I totally agree with you. Ik should have not made any statement against the judiciary. You can disagree with a judgement but never disrespect the institution.

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W.Shaikh

Jul 24, 2014 04:03pm

@S Chaudhury A very cheap short. You need to discuss facts not making fun of a person's disability. This tells your mind set.

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zak

Jul 24, 2014 04:04pm

@M.M.Sherazi Ifthikhar Chawdry an icon of corruption and a sold chief justise.

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IKE

Jul 24, 2014 04:06pm

He should keep quite if he has any self-respect left.Apparently, he relies on current supreme court to be on his side. He is correct, Current Supreme Court is probably bias and has conflict of interest. However, this probably would be the last nail in this guys coffin.

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gerry d'cunha

Jul 24, 2014 04:06pm

the country is going to the dogs!! and these people are fighting for their status core - what a shame

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Asif

Jul 24, 2014 04:06pm

Father and son have nothing to do these days except using their evil minds..

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zafar

Jul 24, 2014 04:18pm

What about the 20,000 pending cases in the SC. The court won't have time to deal with such "nonsense" just like having no time to deal with "rigging in the elections".

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zafar

Jul 24, 2014 04:20pm

PML-N walas have to start using "spell checker" before posting.

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FAZALPAI

Jul 24, 2014 04:27pm

LETS SEE HOW ( SO CALLED INDEPENDENT) JUDICIARY OF PAKISTAN TAKES THIS MATTER.

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Shahpur

Jul 24, 2014 04:30pm

Lawsuit is good for PTI and Imran to bring lot of dirty laundry in the open.

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Asif

Jul 24, 2014 04:30pm

@hope Yes all the corrupt and dishonest persons get awards in Pakistan. IC is the most destructive and corrupt person in the history of Pakistans judicial system.

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Syed (Australia)

Jul 24, 2014 04:31pm

People of Pakistan has lost faith in judicial system of Pakistan. We have seen so many times in the past people taking the law in their hands and deciding what ever they want. Now this will be a biggest test in people's court let the people decide about this case on the 14th August by turning out against the corrupt prevailing so called democratic and judicial system. I will request the people of Pakistan to come out and strength the hands of IK and Tahir ul Qaree in changing the system otherwise face the wrath of Ifthikhar Choudary's Kangaroo Judicial system and the so call democratic system of the two big dictatorial parties PPP and PML(N).

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Lucky Star

Jul 24, 2014 04:32pm

@nasir Shame on those who believe in street justice. This route is always taken by the losers.

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Atam Vetta

Jul 24, 2014 04:32pm

By attacking everyone including the universally respected ex-CJ of Pakistan (unique among the world CJs), Mr Khan has not only demeaned himself but also demeaned the concept of justice. He should apologise unreservedly.

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FIFA

Jul 24, 2014 04:32pm

@Anarchist can u name few

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FIFA

Jul 24, 2014 04:33pm

@Capt C M Khan justice can not happen coz of capt & generals like you

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Shahid

Jul 24, 2014 04:34pm

It seems the billions he made by supervising the PMLN rigging were not enough for him.

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Lucky Star

Jul 24, 2014 04:35pm

@Shahid Khan If one cannot prove one's allegations then it becomes serious crime in the eyes of Allah, and one should fear Allah.

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Anarchist

Jul 24, 2014 04:35pm

@hope Hmm. I will name two. Lets start with Henry Kissinger, who not only studied at Harvard, but also taught there. Now you will say he has been awarded Nobel Peace Prize. How come he is a criminal. Well. he is regarded as a war criminal by serious scholars. On that you have to read your history. Jeff Skilling of the Enron fame. My point, however, was that getting an accolade from Harvard does not mean you are angel. Now, you may disagree with that, but thats your problem.

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Lucky Star

Jul 24, 2014 04:42pm

@Harmony I will add, he (IK) is danger to democracy and peace in the country.

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Lucky Star

Jul 24, 2014 04:46pm

@Harmony Supporting NS is not a sin, but supporting IK is because of IK's extra-curricular activities in LA.

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Lucky Star

Jul 24, 2014 04:49pm

@shumayel Do you know how many?????????/

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M.M.Sherazi

Jul 24, 2014 04:56pm

@ S Chaudhury.. When we speak about the corruption, it means corruption of all sorts and types; you shall hardly find few people who are not corrupt, taking into consideration the definition of corruption i.e. moral corruption, social corruption, professional corruption and personal corruption and so on. The best thing is always to dust off the collar before suggesting.

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Muhammad

Jul 24, 2014 04:59pm

Iftikhar Chaudhary has turned to his ex colleagues and dear friends sitting in Supreme Court for help. Will they be able to do justice. No guesses needed :)

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Sara Khan

Jul 24, 2014 05:01pm

He changed the results even with a single eye...

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Sara Khan

Jul 24, 2014 05:12pm

Judicial dictator

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KQM

Jul 24, 2014 05:41pm

Why isnt this CJ taking Faisal Raza Abidi to court? Some of the accusations leveled against this CJ by Mr. Abidi are of very serious nature. If CJ doesnt take action against Mr. Abidi soon, that means he is most likely guilty of all the corruption he has been accused of.

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Ayaz

Jul 24, 2014 06:05pm

What a joke. All the respect he received over the past few years has gone down the drain.... with him

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Sunny Boye

Jul 24, 2014 06:08pm

No mention of defamation by IK over Arslan case... just poll rigging mentioned... selective libel notice

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ADN

Jul 24, 2014 06:09pm

Hearing this news... PTI supporters are going to scream at their best ....................

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Faith

Jul 24, 2014 06:16pm

Just read the comments regarding what respect he has earned.

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Malik

Jul 24, 2014 06:17pm

This act has certainly stamped people of Pakistan to stand with imran khan.

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Shazad

Jul 24, 2014 06:19pm

Musharraf you were right

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Riaz Murtaza

Jul 24, 2014 06:46pm

At least the Judiciary of country should be left clean or be clean ! OMG, what is happening in my birth land.

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MSAlvi

Jul 24, 2014 06:48pm

As an ex-CJ, he should just retire from every thing, instead of fighting with his critics. He is more a politician than a judge. No wonder Musharraf fired him.

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nazneen sheikh

Jul 24, 2014 06:53pm

Imran Khan needs to learn two lessons! First, Civil discourse is essential when you are heading a political party. Secondly,his unchecked verbal abuse has consequences. Therefore he needs counselling in the use of language and its implications. He is merely a retired athlete and a seasoned fund raiser! Governance is not part of his life experience. If it was he would never hail vile abuse at venerated state institutions. if a slap on the wrist is delivered and he has to endure the humiliation of a court ordered apology then this will be his learning curve.

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Yaseen ch

Jul 24, 2014 07:06pm

Mr Khan iz the only saviour of Pakistan. I must tel you that people of Pakistan r with IK in both letter and spirit.....

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Iqbal

Jul 24, 2014 07:35pm

'Superior judiciary', judges or retired judges are not superior being and above the law. What constitution exempt them from not being answerable and accountable. This might is right show may not run longer

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sohn, Canada

Jul 24, 2014 08:11pm

@Ahmad This CJ always endorsed Musharraf's rule.... check out history man!!!!

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sohn, Canada

Jul 24, 2014 08:14pm

Time will prove Musharraf was right to sack Iftikhar Ch and Co. All lawyers and civil society who protested will be proved wrong. This is corrupt Mafia.

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Ihsan

Jul 24, 2014 08:23pm

I only fear restoration of Iftikhar chouhdry would go down as the biggest fraud ever made in the history of Pakistan.

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khalid

Jul 24, 2014 08:32pm

some people have absolutely no shame. And he was the chief justice, God help us.

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asghar khan

Jul 24, 2014 08:34pm

puppet of PML N

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asad khan

Jul 24, 2014 08:40pm

CJ you did a great job keep it up man... !!!!!

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SMI

Jul 24, 2014 08:48pm

No one above the law don't involve the Institution. Corruption allegation is aginst you not aginst system. Don't fool the nation again by spreading wrong interpration of personal corruption allegation as allegation against the judiciry!!

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Chanpeer

Jul 24, 2014 08:54pm

What ex-CJ did is shameful? He must be trialed under treason. Musharraf was right for suspending him.

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Khalid

Jul 24, 2014 09:11pm

I would only say one thing. We took suo moto notices every day trying to identify corrupt people and baseless decisions. It is sad though that he never confirmed to the Pakistani nation that he has eradicated the bribe culture from his judiciary department. If he did that, he would go down in history as THE person who completely eradicated bribery from judiciary. As of today, you only have to go down to any court and all will be revealed as to how corrupt our judiciary still is. If I was him, I would have taken all cases in the courts against every single politician and corrupt government officials and bring them to an end within 3 months. Of course, he had more important things to do. I also felt that he loved to be in the lime light as if he was a politician.

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Ahmer

Jul 24, 2014 09:40pm

This notice is a cheap attempt by the former CJP to help PML(N) derail the coming PTI March.

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Akhtar

Jul 24, 2014 09:42pm

Lawyers in Pakistan are just parasites. These people contribute nothing to the economy. This ex-cj should just keep out of politics.

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bkt

Jul 24, 2014 09:49pm

The CJ had a good innings before retiring but now he intends to bring himself down as the corruption charges against his son whom he protected are out in the open. It will be a sad end to what was a great time for the legal profession.

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Syed

Jul 24, 2014 10:18pm

Most corrupt chief justice. Shame on you.

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Amin Syed

Jul 24, 2014 10:32pm

It is so sad to note that not only Imran Khan but whole PTI doesn't have the temperament. No respect for anyone. That shows their immaturity and total out of control behaviour. Few of the comments here are so disrespectful to a person who was considered and termed by PTI itself as the real change in Pakistan. A lot of PTI supporter was there to raise the slogans in favour of CJ and oust the Musharaf regime. And now such a disrespectful attitude! So much arrogance! Either they were wrong then or otherwise they are wrong now!. Stop wasting the time of a common Pakistani!

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khalid sheikh

Jul 24, 2014 10:42pm

This is the biggest bias I have seen in ages.Now Son and father ganging up against I K.

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faisal baloch

Jul 24, 2014 10:43pm

he had always been a part of PML-N and acted for his personal gains. He should be punished first, than his son and the whole nexus be shared with public, the illiterate lawyers who instead of pen, went on to streets and lost their credibility, only because of this vadera style Chaudhry.

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khalid sheikh

Jul 24, 2014 10:44pm

@Malik well said

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Bilal

Jul 24, 2014 11:06pm

@Amin Syed well said

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Jaz

Jul 24, 2014 11:11pm

As you sow so shall you reap????

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shabut

Jul 24, 2014 11:16pm

This is what happens when someone is standing up against the status quo. All the corrupt forces who have done so much damage to Pakistan already and who have been deceiving the ordinary and poor public are teaming up yet once more.

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Shahid

Jul 24, 2014 11:26pm

@zia Ul Hassan , hasn't he already proved that by supporting his son.

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Amjad Haroon

Jul 24, 2014 11:51pm

i guess Iftikhar Chaudry is short on money after retirement and secondly his son was also not allowed to make money, what else the Poor Guys can do....

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Agha

Jul 25, 2014 12:37am

Whatever happened to the allegation of paid overseas trips given to his son Arsalan Iftikhat by realestate magnate Riaz Malik. It seems this matter was hushed up and swept under the carpet. What happened to all the irregularities that were committed in promoting Dr. Arsalan into police ranks floundering all rules and regulations. The champion of Justice should first provide accountability of himself.

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Naveed Javed

Jul 25, 2014 12:48am

One LoL moment!!

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Abdul Malik

Jul 25, 2014 01:14am

After retirement does'nt he has anything better to do? How much more money he wants to make?

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Raja

Jul 25, 2014 01:33am

I knew Iftikhar Chaudhry needed money for his retirement but RS20 Billion? Now that's ridicules.

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Malik

Jul 25, 2014 02:06am

Go back to your retirement. You have annoyed everyone. You were not the best judge, you did not eradicate corruption in lower court where people's lives are miserable. You liked to get political mileage from everything which comes on your roster. Enough of this fame, and notoriety. The learned judge should know that defamation is the most difficult thing to prove in especially Pakistani courts. Now, once he come to the lower courts (and that is where his defamation should be heard as a court of first hearing), he would know how horrible they are--corrupt and inefficient. Also, it would be a permanent security issue. Now, would be more mud slinging. How for a change, the learned Choudhary adopt his former city (Quetta) as a change? Anything wrong with that?

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Shaz

Jul 25, 2014 04:03am

The real face of former CJP is coming up slowly. We will see more of this to re-confirm. He was and is concerned more with Politics and less with justice for which tax money was paid to him as salary. What a waste of money.

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world order

Jul 25, 2014 04:06am

if I were you CJ . I would sleep with one eye open . what did you say sir . he said he's been doing that since arsalan was born .

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governor

Jul 25, 2014 04:18am

This man along with his son deserve rest of their lives behind bar. They are a clear example of corruption, there is no question about that, absolutely none.

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Faisal Shahzad

Jul 25, 2014 04:20am

Lol. RS. 20 billion Libel???

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abdul

Jul 25, 2014 05:04am

People likee you can't play any role for justice. Ik is a symbolic person who they are willing to induction of rule of law

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Jani

Jul 25, 2014 05:21am

The only partisan CJ in the history of Pakistan. He acted as proxy opposition for Mian Sahib by initiating flawed suo motos and controversial decisions which practically ground to halt the entire PPP tenure as Mian Sahib was apparently committed for posing friendly opposition.

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rhazes

Jul 25, 2014 08:24am

You are a saint in Pakistan till you say anything against IK ...atleast on the internet

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Hayat

Jul 25, 2014 10:06am

@M.M.Sherazi....Oh really....Well why does he not sue Faisal Raza Abidi...Who is actually damaging his reputation and who is the root cause of all this.......

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Amjad

Jul 25, 2014 08:32pm

I do not know the problem with PTI. If the allegations are true, then prove them simple!! If you cannot prove them then apologise for making up rumours. Imran khan is a joke! I lost respect for him when he changes and does u-turns. He use to laugh and ridicule sheikh rasheed now he is his best friend, Half the PTI team is full of ex PPP and PMN people. Tabdeeli?? What a load of rubbish!

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I. Ahmed

Jul 26, 2014 02:35am

Rs 20 Billion? Does Chaudhry wants to build a jangla bus from his house to SC?

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zafar

Jul 26, 2014 08:29am

@nazneen sheikh You forgot two things. One, he represents the largest political party in Pakistan, which is now treated as a mere blip by the political mafia. Two, discourse happens in open societies, not in one like ours where issues of utmost national interest are ignored, and the state is just a tool in the hands of a few.

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tariq

Jul 26, 2014 09:35am

@Proud Pakistan I dont know what you are smoking but definitely you are completely naive!

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tariq

Jul 26, 2014 09:38am

Accountability starts at home! Deal with it! His name will go down in the history as ignorant, arrogant and politically motivated CJ

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Badshah

Jul 26, 2014 10:15am

Just does not like retirement. He and his son are planning to start a new political party. I have doubts that he was a capable judge.

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Jul 26, 2014 09:28pm

Chaudhary's fame worth 20 billion rupees, let us cash it and help IDPs who are desperate in need of help

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mobin

Jul 27, 2014 01:42am

Who can we trust in our country?

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Tariq K Sami

Jul 27, 2014 02:51am

@Amjad : You have double standards. Many of Musharraf's buddies are now with Nawaz Sherrif.

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