Two members of JIT are 'enemies' of Nawaz Sharif, claims PM's adviser

E-Paper | July 07, 2026

Two members of the joint investigation team (JIT) are enemies of Nawaz Sharif, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Asif Kirmani alleged on Saturday.

Not refraining from naming the JIT members, Kirmani said that "everyone knows where the sympathies of Amer Aziz and Bilal Rasool lie."

"Everyone knows of the romantic relationship between the Imran Khan and the JIT," Kirmani further accused, adding that the former was trying to come to power with support from the latter.

It is pertinent to mention that Amer Aziz is representing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) while Bilal Rasool is the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) representative in the JIT probing Sharif family's business dealings abroad.

Taking a jab at the selection process of the JIT, Kirmani asked if selecting the "enemies" of Sharif family was a just act or not.

It should be mentioned that the members of the JIT were handpicked by the Supreme Court judges who penned the majority verdict in the Panamagate case after state institutions sent names of their preferred representatives.

Repeating the PML-N stance on the former Qatari prime minister's statement, Kirmani said that the JIT report will remain incomplete without his statement as he was the main witness in the case, adding that "the people will reject such an incomplete report."

He also said that taking his [former Qatari prime minister's] statement in Qatar would not be an anomaly as American journalist and lobbyist Mark Seigel's statement was taken under similar circumstances while he remained in the US.

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Nadir Guramani is a journalist and anchorperson for Dawn News (TV) with 17 years of experience. His reporting covers parliamentary affairs, foreign policy, politics, climate change, and human rights. He can be found on X at @nguramani.

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Adil jadoon

Jul 08, 2017 07:53pm

If Nawaz Sharif has nothing to hide then why are you guys so worried.

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MOHAMMAD KHAN USA

Jul 08, 2017 07:56pm

The Supreme Court in reply should take notice of Mr. Kirmanis statement if two of the members of JIT are enemies of Nawaz Sharif, he must have evidence for that otherwise he should be dealt accordingly

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Hamid

Jul 08, 2017 08:01pm

Now things have completed and their worries useless

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Nadeem

Jul 08, 2017 08:02pm

Shamelessness at peak!

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Skeptic

Jul 08, 2017 08:03pm

Here we go again. This is what the PM has appointed so many advisors for himself, so they can come up with novel and original allegations or conspiracy against the St. Nawaz Sharif, on a daily basis. Such diabolical claims deserve no response. Furthermore, what a sheer waste of public money when appointed public officials instead of doing their job, are too busy hatching schemes, settling political scores, inventing excuses, ,leveling fabricated charges, insulting the courts, questioning the wisdom of the judiciary and failing to fulfill their oath in office. This is further evidence that there are no competent, decent, honest people in this government, They are all their to protect one family and sing the same tune, regardless. Hence they are all guilty of the same crime.

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Syedz

Jul 08, 2017 08:05pm

Supreme Court should take action against him and book him on charges of contempt of court as this JIT has been constituted by the Supreme Court itself. Supreme Court should come forward to save its sanctity.

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Anticlimax once again

Jul 08, 2017 08:06pm

There will be anti-climax to this case and Nawaz Sharif will again win the case again. No one can catch Nawaz Sharif.

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Falcon1

Jul 08, 2017 08:06pm

The closer we get to the Panama verdict, they more nervous the criminals are getting,. If you had told the truth, or your hands were clean, you will not need to resort to such desperate and baseless allegations on a daily basis. There must be something for you to be worried about. Who sweats if their conscience is clear?? If you're honest you will keep your mouths shut and cooperate with JIT, instead of making false accusations.

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Befiqra Miya

Jul 08, 2017 08:08pm

Enemies are created, when the loot is not shared. The moral of the story is - share the loot and make friends and no one will touch you!

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Sab se pehle pakistan

Jul 08, 2017 08:08pm

The only enemy of the nation is Corruption and the entire nation knows PML-N and PPP are Corruption Mafias.

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Amjad Wyne

Jul 08, 2017 08:11pm

Anyone who questions is an enemy, everyone who agrees is a friend - it is that simple.

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Jul 08, 2017 08:11pm

This makes the other three as his (NSs)"friends" Right? So how come we expect unbiased inquiry from the JIT. I have a humble suggestion to Nawaz league .....take a break and stop making these nonsense remarks. Such statements further aggravate their case #take a chill pill NS

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ABE

Jul 08, 2017 08:11pm

Just two? So the rest must be PTI supporters? Hmmmm.... say no more...

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Thought

Jul 08, 2017 08:12pm

Look at our rulers, our foreign policy at it worst, 2 of our neighbors violated borders and they are thinking about themselves only.

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Shahid

Jul 08, 2017 08:15pm

Is he a named person in the case? Does he have first hand documentary evidence of any aspect of the case as required answered by the JIT/SC? If not, he, and others like him, are trying to interfere with proceedings of the JIT and the SC. Let the respondent #1 and all other named individuals in the case provide the unambiguous evidence of the money trail as required by the SC. It is that simple. Owner is responsible for providing the actual required evidence.

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Aamir Siddiqui

Jul 08, 2017 08:17pm

@Kirmani Sahib! Present the money trail, kindly reread the verdict. This nation is no more interested in Qatri Statement or letter.

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Bet

Jul 08, 2017 08:17pm

I would bet without hesitation on Mr. Nawaz sharif to win this case very easily.

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PTI will lose again

Jul 08, 2017 08:23pm

PTI will be loser again in Panamagate case after it lost in the Dawn leaks case. The military and civilian government are on the same page, military supports the present civilian government.

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Yunus

Jul 08, 2017 08:26pm

If Arabic person can come to Pakistan for hunting of birds, can stay here for months ? then why this prince is hesitated to come here ? He is just favouring the PM

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ali

Jul 08, 2017 08:40pm

I am quite surprised why supreme is not taking any action.

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ali

Jul 08, 2017 08:42pm

Please show the money trail and all will be well.

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Mindshare, TX

Jul 08, 2017 08:45pm

Do you want to have "friends" to investigate you???

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AHAQ

Jul 08, 2017 09:22pm

A more refined style of threats compared to Nihal Hashmi's outright threats and outbursts. Anyone who is scrutinizing the money trail revealed in Panama paper will be considered an enemy by typical PML-N officials.

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Ahsan gul

Jul 08, 2017 09:25pm

Pakistan is moving by inches to another BD situation everyday. Public has to wake up.

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M.Saeed

Jul 08, 2017 09:35pm

As we, the ordinary people know from the national news media, Supreme Court had rejected all the nominations given by the sate institutions and had asked for complete lists of officers of Grade 18 and above in those institutions and had selected the members out of those lists, as it considered appropriate.

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Qaisar

Jul 08, 2017 09:36pm

So you want all the JIT members friends of Nawaz Sharif. Then what is the use of JIT if you want your friends to investigate? IK is rights NS always plays with his empires. This news should be an eye openning for people of Pakistan.

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RIZ

Jul 08, 2017 09:36pm

I hope justice will be served and all these people who are criticizing JIT just also be taken out of govt. Pakistan can't afford paying those who are not sincere with the country.

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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

Jul 08, 2017 10:11pm

QUESTIONS! (a) Why PM Nawaz and his ministers + supporters did not sue Panama Leaks for including Nawaz name? (b) Why PM Nawaz agreed to the investigations by Supreme Court on this account? (c) Why PM Nawaz did not protest against formation of JIT? (d) Why did Nawaz as PM appear before JIT which is headed by BPS 20 grade officer? (e) Why PM Nawaz ministers want to reject JIT report which is likely to be issued on 10th? (f) Why PM Nawaz did not still sue Imran Khan for being exclusively so instrumental to get it investigated alike? (g) Why PM Nawaz still does not sue Panama Leaks as well as Imran Khan to implicate him unnecessarily without any cause and justification which I believe is not time barred in any case. I wish and pray that there should not be any protests and fire in the country on this account rather the dust be settled down quite peacefully, aameen. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Kuwait / zaidi4merdiplomat@hotmail.com

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Muhammad.

Jul 08, 2017 10:41pm

2 are PM enemies and 3 are PM friends, So Nawaz is Safe. Good Luck

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Pakistani

Jul 08, 2017 11:00pm

In money laundering cases the burden of proof lies with the accused. It is incredible that PML-N has resorted to this tamasha, which reminds me of their previous attack on the Supreme Court, rtahre than simply provide bank statements which evidence the flow of funds.

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alba

Jul 08, 2017 11:14pm

"Two members of JIT are enemies of Nawaz Sharif, claims PM's adviser." OLD NEWS. The PM's advisor has advised the PM to attack the JIT members. OLD NEWS.

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lawyer

Jul 08, 2017 11:37pm

I think its right time for sc to set the directions of the country by putting all of them behind the bar or hands up in front of them and let the country on the mercy of the decoits

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solomon the king

Jul 08, 2017 11:41pm

so you are saying that rest of them are the friends

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bea

Jul 09, 2017 12:02am

if they are innocent why the worry?

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Riz

Jul 09, 2017 12:07am

Who will bell the cat then?

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jul 09, 2017 12:22am

Yet another silly joke to deflect and divert the attention from real issues.

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Malik,USA

Jul 09, 2017 12:31am

@PTI will lose again NS and company has everything in their hands,they can buy everyone to the desired result as they have already earned a lot from their business(politics).

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Surmawala

Jul 09, 2017 12:33am

These words are not against the JIT but directly against the honourable judges of supreme court ,strict action and immediate notice should be taken against this person who is trying to threat or trying to stop someone who are trying to solve a case.please let them work so that justice prevails.

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NSK

Jul 09, 2017 12:49am

Kirmanii is so true. I am not getting one thing that why people cannot see the injustice by Supreme court. If you talk about equality then it should be equal for everyone. JIT is biased and its totally against government . Instead of showing favouritism you should be JUST JIT ..

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Nadeem

Jul 09, 2017 12:51am

@PTI will lose again, neither Dawn leaks nor Panama leaks is PTi's case, it's Pakistan's cases! Shame on you pmln people, you will loose badly!

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Mogul

Jul 09, 2017 01:00am

Why PM so worried ? Power is not everything, opportunity to serve people is the only aim of great leaders.

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Mango man

Jul 09, 2017 01:03am

Somebody pass me the popcorn, this political drama is better than the best soap operas.

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Sameer

Jul 09, 2017 01:06am

@Anticlimax once again if what you say is true; then this will be the last climax Pakistan ever gets to see the way things are headed.

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Mahmud

Jul 09, 2017 01:07am

@MOHAMMAD KHAN USA : Hon. SC will decide the case on evidences presented by the Sharif family in the court and Jit. Therefore it doesn't matter who the JIT members are.

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syed shahzad bukhari

Jul 09, 2017 01:47am

PM is owns the highest public seat of Pakistan an is accountable to Public, matter is only to prove the trail of money used to bought the properties in UK why PML N is making a fuss of it as PM already explained in the floor of National Assembly that all supporting documentation is available, just proof that!!!!!!!

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Justice

Jul 09, 2017 03:12am

He is talking about 2 JIT members are the enemies of Nawaz Sharif, honest JIT members are revealing the corruption of Nawaz Sharif and his families , the real enemy is Nawaz Sharif who have looted billions of dollars and protecting Modi's interst , and who afraid to use Indian spy name in public , not saying anything to Modi or rasing issue in international media about killing of innocent people in Indian occupied Kashmir.

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charlie

Jul 09, 2017 03:31am

@MOHAMMAD KHAN USA Mr USA, the JIT is an impartial investigative setup created by the SC, and is an extension of the court. It is comprised of the premium investigation and policing agencies in the country, and its members have decades of experience investigating white collar crimes. There is no one in the country which can replicate this premier setup. The question of partiality of anyone in the JIT doesn't arise.

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Abdul Jabbar

Jul 09, 2017 03:49am

Their grievances are right and based on facts. No one will accept decision based on the JIT findings.

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ALI

Jul 09, 2017 05:05am

hahah. they're going to try this now.... next will be fake stories on the outcome of your JIT (whtver that is) falsely claiming it didn't go Sharif way due to their being enemies! haha predictable..

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Tanvir

Jul 09, 2017 06:16am

and the rest are friends of Nawaz Sharif. Justice done.

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Sohail

Jul 09, 2017 06:23am

"the people will reject such an incomplete report." Sorry i will accept it.

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R. K Hastir

Jul 09, 2017 06:49am

Impression ? Only establishment is neat and clean in Pakistan.

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Jalaluddin S. Hussain

Jul 09, 2017 08:59am

The Prime Minister better resign and announce fresh date for the next general elections. The cat is now out of the bag!

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Jul 09, 2017 09:23am

Sick of n-leagues idiotic news in national papers

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ABDUL RAHMAN KHAN

Jul 10, 2017 04:16pm

They are not enemies of Nawaz but enemies of Nawaz's corruption.

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