Gilani’s son no more a graduate

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LAHORE: The Punjab University Syndicate on Saturday quashed the bachelor’s degree of Abdul Qadir Gilani, the eldest son of former PM Yousuf Raza Gilani, on charges of impersonation.

Appearing in the BA examination 2005-6, Abdul Qadir was first accused of causing disturbance in the examination hall after being caught using unfair means. An unfair means case was registered against him but a committee constituted by then VC Arshad Mahmood exonerated him of the charge.

Meanwhile, the ACE also started a probe into the case after the matter was referred to it by the FIA. Investigation came to a halt after the transfer of a deputy director (Adm) leading the two-member inquiry team.

The case was re-opened and the PU initiated a de novo inquiry into the matter. The Syndicate decided with a majority vote that the BA degree of Abdul Qadir be quashed.

Published in Dawn, June 28th, 2015

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Adnan

Jun 28, 2015 10:35am

This is the political elite of the country. They will use unfair means to get degrees, to get admissions, make illegal money and use all their means to destroy the country.

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Yaar Nawab

Jun 28, 2015 11:03am

imagine these individuals who cant even get an almost useless BA degree form Punjab University, get in power and make decisions for millions of people - how unfortunate !!!

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Amin

Jun 28, 2015 11:14am

I am embarrassed, this is the stuff we send to our assemblies to decide our future. But then again, he is the chip of the old block.

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Sardar

Jun 28, 2015 11:15am

Can't even do wrong things the right way.

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syed baqar ahsan

Jun 28, 2015 11:57am

no surprise-our lords are like this and they are born to rule the rogues who vote them and then cry and again vote for them.SO the miserable life goes on.

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Imran AB

Jun 28, 2015 12:09pm

Justice served and a lesson for other who would want to follow his steps .........

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Rafi

Jun 28, 2015 12:49pm

This is only a symbolic gesture which would have been enjoyed crediability only if such a decision had been made in due time in PPP regime. Secondly, this is the indictment of our collective consciousness. The people in Mr. Gilani's constituency will continue to vote him in power. For them, education does not matter, nor does the honesty in dealings. This is an irony that we want accountable governments without sacrificing our narrow, short-term interests. Reliable institutions cannot take develop and take root without the necessary sacrifices of personal interest.

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AHMAD ALI

Jun 28, 2015 02:02pm

Lessons learned!

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Blue Saffron

Jun 28, 2015 02:13pm

Lord, have mercy on this country.

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Ahmed, Malaysia

Jun 28, 2015 02:35pm

Aaahhhhh... JUSTICE...

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Abdulla Hussain

Jun 28, 2015 02:56pm

Hats off to media for keeping the silent majority well informed about the negativeness of the untouchables, in this case elite classes.

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Imran

Jun 28, 2015 03:05pm

Pathetic and disappointing although not new thing.

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Objective

Jun 28, 2015 03:11pm

Well done Punjab University. Next time hopefully such justice will also be served when the relative of the accused is still in power.

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Syed Ahmed

Jun 28, 2015 03:24pm

@Imran AB justice delayed is justice tainted.

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mabob

Jun 28, 2015 03:24pm

An honest decision for dishonest dynasty.

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Iftikhar

Jun 28, 2015 03:25pm

He is smart enough to have tactics to deal the situation , the same is not true for our nation with regards to choosing their leaders.

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Ali Khan

Jun 28, 2015 03:27pm

It seems all elite and rich people in Pakistan are bad and all poor and working class people are noble. I condemn if son of former PM has done it. But in case, this will be overturned in the court then what next... Why not same syndicate decides when his father was PM. I am sure, if current PM will be gone, they will do the same with his family too. This is what we don in our land.

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Akram

Jun 28, 2015 04:21pm

shouldn't the former VC also take responsibility for not dealing with this properly the first time around? What example is he giving to the students, if someone has a powerful son let them do as they please?

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adeel

Jun 28, 2015 04:26pm

Good!

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M. Siddique

Jun 28, 2015 05:07pm

How about a criminal case of fraud? People need to put their foot down to bring this phony elite down.

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TKHAN

Jun 28, 2015 05:29pm

The credentials of the whole Gilani gimmick needs verification. What makes them so Holy?

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Euro

Jun 28, 2015 05:55pm

I remember when Angelina Jolie was in Pakistan to help poor people after the floods - and PM Gilani's son booked an entire PIA airplane for himself from Multan to Islamabad to take some pictures with her. No need to say she was extremely disappointed by the way of the ruling class while people were in extreme distress only km's away.

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Hameed Khan

Jun 28, 2015 06:07pm

Due to this degree he remained member of assembly, now he should be asked to refund all the salary and money got as member of national assembly.

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Jun 28, 2015 06:28pm

It will be interested to investigate the reasons for exonerating Abdul Qadir Gilani by the then VC Arshad Mahmood. Were any backhanders involved?

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M Jamal

Jun 28, 2015 07:59pm

Hopefully the syndicate (PU) look into other matters too on merit and do justice with all the pending cases even though they have pressure from the ruling class.

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Abdul Malik

Jun 28, 2015 10:37pm

Serves him right

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masyed

Jun 28, 2015 10:46pm

Brothers and Sisters, hold your breath, this is just the tip of the iceburg ! How does any body know that how many people in the Pakistan govt are fake degree holders , This number according to some estimates is higher than 50% and that includes the Head of the departments and the head of the ministries , any body wonder why our beloved Country is not moving forward ? as a matter of fact not moving at all ! Is any body listening , does any body care ,People ! We need to wake up and face the music !

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Shah

Jun 28, 2015 10:56pm

He should be sent to jail for the offence about his fake Degree. CJ of Pakistan, please take suo motu action against all the Parliamentarians with fake degrees and send them to Jail. Let us make them an example.

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Banker

Jun 28, 2015 11:03pm

well done Pakistan for not graduating the elites by using unfair tactics to go through

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chacha

Jun 29, 2015 01:19am

it reaffirm my believe that Pakistan is run by a group of families who take turn in looting the country

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khanm

Jun 29, 2015 01:23am

@Adnan ... if the corrupt politicians are the enemy of the nation.. with this token I think the army should take over and should eliminate them. They took an oath to safeguard the interest of the country. There should not be any pick and choose.

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Aamir Raza

Jun 29, 2015 03:54am

@Yaar Nawab really it is catastrophic reality of our political system

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Hina Khan

Jun 29, 2015 10:30am

Well, I am astonished over this. He is not the first to do such a thing but at least justice has been done.

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Azmeen

Jun 29, 2015 02:44pm

Necklace, fake degree, and ??????, what a family of Syeds.

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lmk

Jun 29, 2015 03:32pm

@Azmeen totally agree with you. Shocking to see how low these people fall... glad it is out in the open. Dawn please continue to write of these infamous people. Citizens deserve to know whom they vote for.....

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Ikram

Jun 29, 2015 05:25pm

It's time for Pakistani's to realize that there are no honest politicians any where in the world. They will all tell you what you want to hear to get your votes.

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Chartered Accountant (London)

Jun 29, 2015 07:31pm

Better late than never.!

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Abdulla Hussain

Jun 29, 2015 07:52pm

Pakistan has paid a bitter price at the hands of these illiterate elite class.

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Saadahgul Khan

Jun 29, 2015 09:24pm

What a family!! Shameless ashrafiyah.

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