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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Thursday, while hearing a case pertaining to fake degrees of pilots, summoned heads of all Pakistani airlines as well Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to appear in the next hearing.
"Isn't it a matter of clash of interests?" asked the chief justice when told that the prime minister is also the head of Airblue. "Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will have to appear in the capacity of a chief executive officer and not a premier."
The chief justice, who was heading a three-member bench, said that he was issuing notices to heads of all Pakistani airlines as the matter has been pending for the last four months and reports in this regard have not been submitted as yet. He directed the heads of Pakistan International Airlines, Airblue Limited, Serene Air and Shaheen Air International to appear before the bench.
During the hearing, Civil Aviation Authority Director Nasir Ali Shah told the court that the authority has received the reports on pilots' degrees from Shaheen International Airline and Serene Air today in Karachi, while the report of Airblue was received on Wednesday.
Talking about PIA, Ali Shah said that degrees of 1,972 people were verified while 24 pilots were found to be holding fake degrees.
The chief executive officers of the airlines were directed to appear in person at the SC Karachi registry on Saturday.
Lawyers possessing fake degrees
Later during the hearing, the chief justice took a suo motu notice of lawyers holding fake degrees and sought a report on the issue form all bar councils within a month.
The apex court also issued a notice to the Higher Education Commission, directing the officials to cooperate with bar councils on the issue of degrees verification.
The chief justice remarked that there were some lawyers who were practicing law without degrees while others were appearing in the court without licences.
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May 10, 2018 11:49am
It about time. there FAKE LAWYERS have ruined so many lives, as they work for only money.
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May 10, 2018 11:51am
A very good step in the right direction. Fake degree holders should be awarded with exemplary punishments. Not only there are lawyers who are practicing law on fake degrees but there are also thousands of fake doctors with clinics in middle class areas of the mega city Karachi. An urgent operation clean-up is required to deal with this very serious matter. Thanks CJP.
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May 10, 2018 11:52am
Sometimes I wonder what is genuine in this country... beyond a reasonable doubt, the only genuine thing left is corruption...CJP ..we thank you cos the true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.
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May 10, 2018 12:03pm
Good decision, and remove all fake degree holders from judiciary. Similar action should be taken in other government and private sectors, and all jobs should be given to worthy candidates on ability and merits - this will be a way forward!
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May 10, 2018 12:34pm
Good news, now PM Abbassj is summoned by our honorable CJP in fake Airblue's CEO pilots case. It seems, only our chief justice is concerned about exposing all corrupt politicians and their black activities - this is commendable and nation is proud of our sincere, brave and loyal judges!
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May 10, 2018 12:37pm
It is always the Head or his authorised representative.Why should the court call the PM.
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May 10, 2018 12:39pm
Getting very interesting !!
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May 10, 2018 12:44pm
Bravo! About time this spokesman and promoter of oustide disqualified NS is held to account for his own misdeeds and bad-mouthing the courts and abusing power.
These PML-N thugs think they can do whatever they like in the country, without consequences. Well, there's a new Sheriff in town and he's not going to let anyone get away with anything.
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May 10, 2018 12:45pm
Corruption everywhere. Now in this case where pilots and lawyers are having fake degrees, you can not blame government but the ethical values of this nation. We as nation are corrupt, we can not blame governments or political parties.
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May 10, 2018 12:46pm
another PM to be disqualified.......
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May 10, 2018 12:47pm
How shameful, Fake degrees and that too Pilots.
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May 10, 2018 12:52pm
Thank you Chief Justice. Imagine the PM from PML- N m instead the one cleaning up the corruption, is being hauled up for corruption. No wonder corruption is so endemic.
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May 10, 2018 12:54pm
Well...
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May 10, 2018 01:11pm
Something strange happening.
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May 10, 2018 01:14pm
Chief Justice of Pakistan No Doubt is a great person Ever in Pakistan
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May 10, 2018 01:23pm
But PM abbasi is not heading PIA.?. Why the heads of these airlines are not summoned?
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May 10, 2018 01:26pm
Let the people work please. Call the relevant persons only.
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May 10, 2018 01:33pm
@sanjeev Clearly you didn't read the article..The PM holds a double position. He's also CEO of Airblue. He's been called in that capacity.
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May 10, 2018 01:34pm
Well done CJP. Canadian PM Steve Martin had to relinquish all of his businesses when he was in the of the prime minister as well as it was also a case of conflict of interest. At least some one is looking for the interest of the Pakistani nation.
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May 10, 2018 01:35pm
salute to the chief justice of pakistan, wonderful person, great personality
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May 10, 2018 01:42pm
@sanjeev "Why should the court call the PM." They are not calling the PM, but the CEO of Airblue. Why the CEO of a private company is the PM to start with? That person is also running PIA (as PM) which is also his major competitor. Doesn't that bother you?
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May 10, 2018 01:45pm
Aren't pilots required to have licenses and type rating? I never heard of Pilot degrees...
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May 10, 2018 01:50pm
Not only aircrafts, pilots too are the reason of accidents and loss of human lives.
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May 10, 2018 01:51pm
our prime minster have fake degree.is there any such example in world.
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May 10, 2018 01:51pm
public transport of air and land driver are on mercy of almighty. every other pilot or driver has a fake licence or degree.
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May 10, 2018 01:57pm
The person with fake degree can easily be picked up and produced before the honourable court by any law enforcement agency.
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May 10, 2018 02:02pm
@sanjeev because the PM is not only a PM he is also holding a position of air-blue airline as CEO
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May 10, 2018 02:02pm
Well done CJP and SC. The owner of Air Blue is PM Abbasi and their pilots have fake degree plus Air blue is being given profitable routes only and as a result the national flag carrier PIA is suffering and making huge losses. This important matter needs to be investigated by the honourable SC as well.
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May 10, 2018 02:03pm
Mr. Tariq Chaudhary is the Chief Executive Officer of Air Blue not our PM!!
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May 10, 2018 02:06pm
How interesting. The Prime Minister is also the CEO of an airline!!. Doesn't anyone in PMLN understands what conflict of interest means?. This can ONLY happen in our beloved Pakistan.
I LOVE THIS CJ
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May 10, 2018 02:06pm
All these people selling and buying fake degrees should be treated as enemies of the state. Already Pakistanis seeking jobs in the international market are being subjected to severe scrutiny. There will come a time when their applications will go straight to the bin. I hope CJP will pursue this matter and put all these people behind bars.
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May 10, 2018 02:16pm
@Hafeez But PM Abbasi is the owner of Air Blue and has company's matters under his strict control.
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May 10, 2018 02:21pm
Good; these Executives must be made accounted for.
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May 10, 2018 02:21pm
@sanjeev Mr. Abbasi is the owner and CEO of Airblue Limited. He has been asked to appear in court because of this.
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May 10, 2018 02:28pm
Is Mr Abbasi still CEO of Air Blue?
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May 10, 2018 02:35pm
@sanjeev Are your courts that powerful or Independent to held the PM accountable?
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May 10, 2018 02:36pm
@Bipin Even If there’s something “Fishy” happening what that has to do with an Indian? Just wondering
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May 10, 2018 02:43pm
Fake pilots indulging in drug trafficking and fake lawyers appearing on their behalf
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May 10, 2018 02:43pm
Fake degrees? What?
From Axact? I hope not!
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May 10, 2018 02:43pm
@BhaRAT Yes, as CEO of Air Blue. He is holding two jobs currently, CEO of Air Blue and Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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May 10, 2018 02:46pm
Fake doctors, fake lawyers, fake teachers, fake moulvis, fake traders, fake pilots and fake leaders. Is there anything real?
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May 10, 2018 02:51pm
Yet another historic home-run by the wonderful Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Keep it up and hang on tough.
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May 10, 2018 02:52pm
@Awan Sahib Abbasi is head of Air Blue and will be appearing as its CEO.
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May 10, 2018 02:53pm
@BhaRAT They have sacked one PM already!
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May 10, 2018 02:56pm
There is a difference between owner and CEO of the company. Many people here fail to understand this.
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May 10, 2018 02:58pm
The educational credentials of all civil servants should be verified by an independent body.
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May 10, 2018 03:10pm
PM Abbasi is a corrupt traitor who puts his self interest before his country its people each and every time.
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May 10, 2018 03:16pm
@sanjeev bcoz he is not only PM but also CEO of air blue
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May 10, 2018 03:42pm
There mush be fake law degrees because so many lawyers act like thugs and muggers.
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May 10, 2018 03:45pm
Some people in private airline has fake degree but PM has to appear. Why?
It is private airline job to hire and fire people and if any pilots he should face court.
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May 10, 2018 05:13pm
Must also include the Union/association leaders who blackmail the airline into availing huge financial benefits for themselves.
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May 10, 2018 06:33pm
Thank you Sir, You are doing a great job and we pakistani people respects you for that.
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May 10, 2018 06:36pm
Excellent. Time to cleanup this mess or corruption network, eating away the country, hampering its progress and making life miserable for Pakistanis everywhere. Those criminals and crooks need to learn how to make an honest living without corruption and looting. Thank you.
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May 10, 2018 07:36pm
How low our leaders can go. Is there any bottom. Shame
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May 10, 2018 09:08pm
@Zane Yes, indeed Honourable Chief Justice is doing an excellent job. All Pakistanis should thank Almighty. People had given up, becsause no matter who in power, they were all doing the same, people continued suffering and if any one try to make noise, too much wave, was thrown in the jail. Pakistan had become looters galore, many powerful in power acting as foreign agents while people of country kept suffering, water, electricity, poor medical, poor education. But powerful with big properties, sugar mills, palaces and big bank balance. May Almighty bless defenders of human rights, defenders of poor and oppressed people in Pakistan. May Almighty bless patriotic people of Pakistan in this world and in hereafter (Ameen). Long live Pakistan.
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May 10, 2018 09:31pm
Good decision but why call the heads. Let company representative present with their lawyer. It is waste of resources for the heads to come as they are not aware of day to day activities. If court wants they should have asked for ‘HUman Resourse’ head’ to be present as he will have the most information in such case.
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May 11, 2018 03:05pm
@BhaRAT
Yes brother. You only need to look at the credentials of every Indian P.M since 1947.
I am rather surprised to find out that Mr. Abbasi is the owner of an airline. No wonder he has been asked to appear in person in the court.Wait and see what happens.
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May 11, 2018 03:36pm
Supreme Court Zindabad
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May 11, 2018 04:01pm
@Humza He is not CEO Air blue see their website !! https://www.airblue.com/corp/corpinfo
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May 11, 2018 05:24pm
Is the issue about Fake Degree or fake flying licence. In order to be qualified commercial the piliot must have an completed the training and stringent exam to earn Commercial pilot licence (CPL) or Airlines Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) in either case earning the wings as a competent First rate pilot is not dependent on having any accademic undergraduate or graduate degree. However, for the purpose of securing the employment the individual airlines companies may require though not necessary as a criteria for pre-qualification for retaining top rate internationally competent highly skilled pilots with thousands of hours of mandatory experience. I am confident no one can just fly a commercial airlines without having proper license and required experience , its just impossible and is not as simple as just driving a car without any licence. Therefore, public need not worry about this unnecessary noise. Let me assure you our airlines or any are safe and good to fly and meet the highest international standards.
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May 11, 2018 05:49pm
What a shame, The employer must be complicit in this business ! I hope the court takes an appropriate action against the Airline owners who put the passengers in such a danger.
Why is fake degree issue such a common place issue in Pakistan.
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May 11, 2018 06:50pm
@sanjeev he is an executive of Airblue. read the article properly
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May 12, 2018 12:05am
What! For a pilots fake certificate a PM should appear.
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May 12, 2018 05:35am
@sanjeev Because he is chairman of Airblue.
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