PTI chairman 'disappointed' former CJ delayed Panamagate hearings

E-Paper | April 29, 2026

PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday expressed disappointment over former Chief Justice Zaheer Jamali’s decision to delay the Panamagate case hearing and proceed on vacation instead.

Welcoming the formation of a new bench, Imran Khan said he wishes the new bench will wrap up the case as soon as possible.

The Panama case hearing is set to resume on January 4.

“We will accept the final decision made by the Supreme Court,” he said, adding that the judiciary is the only institution left that people were looking forward to.

On Dec 7, the court had to adjourn proceedings on the Panamagate case to the first week of January because the former chief justice was reaching superannuation on Dec 30.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Dec 31, 2016 03:59pm

Not only PTI and Imran. The entire nation was disappointed.

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mUHAMMAD

Dec 31, 2016 04:13pm

Hopefully a verdict will be delivered by the highest court of Pakistan in due course and without dilly dally.

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ALif

Dec 31, 2016 04:21pm

@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan , had you expected this you wouldn't have been disappointed .

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Rest in peace

Dec 31, 2016 04:27pm

He will remain disappointed by everything until he is made PM!

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Philosopher(from japan)

Dec 31, 2016 04:33pm

The only thing he wouldn't be disappointed on if the favors the decision in PTI.

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Taimoor KHAN

Dec 31, 2016 04:43pm

Justice delayed, justice denied.

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Masoud

Dec 31, 2016 04:50pm

Never expected someone of such a calibre to shy out in such a manner. Peoples of Pakistan are very intelligent & competent to judge for good or bad. Many are considered lucky enough to be afforded a chance for a golden entry into the history book BUT only few are courageous enough to engrave their names with golden letters, ex- CJ missed the opportunity.

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Ahsan

Dec 31, 2016 04:52pm

Don't make statements like "We will accept the final decision made by the Supreme Court,” as you have to take a U-turn if decision is not to your liking

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sid

Dec 31, 2016 04:54pm

@ALif Yeah basically, don't hope for justice in Pakistan then.

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sid

Dec 31, 2016 04:56pm

@Philosopher(from japan) The case is already against the PM so it will be anything but a shock if he gets away. The PM either lied in Assembly or in Court and at the very least needs to be punished for this.

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Zealot

Dec 31, 2016 04:57pm

I pray,may you succeed in your mission (AAMEEN).You are Truely doing Job for Country.Well done sir!!!

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sid

Dec 31, 2016 05:02pm

Shocking that such an important case, and some bureaucratic process gets in the way... We need SC judges with vision, leadership and who work for the country first.

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sid

Dec 31, 2016 05:02pm

@Ahsan What happens when the doors are slammed shut in ones face... They have to take a U turn and go elsewhere, or you break the door down. I think IK is taking the more civilised approach.

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BAXAR

Dec 31, 2016 05:09pm

@sid "basically, don't hope for justice in Pakistan then."There will be justice in Pakistan. But not from those who are paid to provide it.

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Make Pakistan great

Dec 31, 2016 05:23pm

@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan He let go a great opportunity to prove himself great. I wonder how he feels at what the people feel. After all, it is what the people feel that matters.

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panama

Dec 31, 2016 05:47pm

@Rest in peace He can't become the PM until lies, corruptions and deceit has strong holds in Pak politics.

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Philosopher(from japan)

Dec 31, 2016 06:14pm

@sid it is against pm if and only PTI proves in court with solid evidences otherwise IK has lied to the nation so many times. The words of mouth doesn't have any value in court whether pm lied or not. Even the murder suspect release by the courts if not proven guilty with solid evidences. By the way the court doesn't give verdict on whims and wishes of PTI fans.

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Alba

Dec 31, 2016 06:26pm

Imran has had more than his share of disappointments after leaving cricket. He will get over this one.

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Naim Khan

Dec 31, 2016 07:47pm

@Rest in peace, Sharif family is guilty any stupid person knows. If it wasn't of Imran we would not have known of there crimes.

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Dr. SalariA, Aamir Ahmad

Dec 31, 2016 08:18pm

The disappointment of the PTI cheif in this case is totally true and completely justified.

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Khan USA

Dec 31, 2016 08:34pm

IK has a long list of disappointments and will continue to have disappointments ! He needs to get along with MQM and get the position of Opposition Leader . Then he can do something . PPP is playing very friendly and has no plans to challenge PML N !

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Asif

Dec 31, 2016 08:39pm

Ik zindabaad. If there is any justice left, PM will be in prison.

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Kal

Dec 31, 2016 09:04pm

When in Pakistan everyone is ambitious and corrupt, still you want to pursue the corruption cases against NS, who has the money?

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Babar

Dec 31, 2016 11:10pm

Politics is in every department of Pakistan. Corruption?

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AG Swabi

Dec 31, 2016 11:35pm

When appointed to his pointed (job) only then he'll not be disappointed.

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F Khan

Jan 01, 2017 12:12am

Nothing new the great khan is disappointed by anything and everything which does not suit his agenda of destabilizing the government and ridiculing the sharif family or any person or organization which does not agree with his view and opinion.

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Saad

Jan 01, 2017 01:05am

@sid i think case ia against Ik as he has not able to proof anything to court except for news paper reports

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syed

Jan 01, 2017 04:59am

PTI and Imran khan will not accept supreme Court decision if that goes in favour of Nawaz Sharif.

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sid

Jan 01, 2017 05:52am

@Philosopher(from japan) The burden of proof lies with the PM not PTI. The courts have already accepted this fact otherwise the case would have been thrown out by now...Also to lie in court is a crime, to lie in Parliament may not be a crime as such, but would you want your PM to be a liar?

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sid

Jan 01, 2017 05:50am

@BAXAR Agree, that's the problem we have.

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Kamran

Jan 01, 2017 07:44am

In the eyes of Imran Khan and his followers, "evidence" means "allegations", and "justice" means "favourable decision".

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asif

Jan 01, 2017 07:52am

Never go on looks.

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LAHORI KID

Jan 01, 2017 08:06am

The court is moving forward with the Panama case, its time Imran stops making headlines and let the court do its job, no reason to express disappointment, the court is not going to work under Imran Khan's directives. Enough of this drama please.

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Make Pakistan great

Jan 01, 2017 04:06pm

@Khan USA A very practical suggestion indeed. Imran Khan must strive hard to become the leader of the opposition. Such an outcome will send shivers down the spine of all corrupt politicians. But the multi million Dollar question is : Will MQM cooperate with PTI to achieve this scenario?

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