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ISLAMABAD: The returning officer will hear arguments from the counsel for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday (today) on a petition against his eligibility to contest the general election.
Abdul Wahab Baluch, a candidate of the Justice and Democratic Party (JDP) headed by former chief justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, has pleaded in his petition that Imran Khan’s nomination papers should be rejected because he did not disclose he had a daughter as a result of his “relations with Ana-Luisa (Sita) White, a wealthy lady who was the daughter of the late Lord Gordon White, head of the American arm of the giant industrial conglomerate Hanson PLC, which he co-founded”.
According to the petition, the PTI chief did not marry Sita White because her “racist father categorically told the respondent (Imran Khan) that if he married Sita, they would not get a penny of his money. That’s the reason why the respondent did not marry Sita — he knew that he will not get any financial benefit.
“Only thereafter, he found, met and in a very short time married Jemima Goldsmith, another rich lady”.
As the objector is neither a relative of Sita White nor that of her daughter’s, his objections are based on frivolous grounds, argues PTI chief in his written reply
Mr Baluch’s legal team comprises senior advocate Ahsanuddin Sheikh, who is a close friend of Justice Chaudhry, and his associates.
The petition, titled “Imran versus Imran — the untold story”, also mentioned the circumstances in which the custody of Tyrian (Sita White’s daughter) was handed over to Jemima. It stated that Ana-Lusia White, in her will dated Feb 27, 2004, nominated Jemima Khan as guardian of her minor daughter Tyrian Jade Brittanta Khan-White. Sita White died that year on May 13.
The petition went on to state: “Jemima Goldsmith had been the spouse of Imran Khan (1995-2004). The concealed facts stood confirmed by a judgement of paternity rendered by a superior court of the state of California for the county of Los Angeles in favour of the said Sita White where it was held that the respondent was the father of Tyrian Jade.” Mr Khan initially joined the proceedings through his attorney, but defaulted after he was asked to undergo blood test, it added.
However, Mr Khan later submitted a declaration to a court of guardianship when Carolina White, a sister of Sita White, asked the court that she be appointed Tyrian’s guardian.
Mr Khan promised that if the court called him to testify, he would do so.
“This declaration was executed on Nov 18, 2004, at Lahore. If he was not (Tyrian’s) father, in what capacity he submitted the affidavit of no objection in the matter of guardianship.”
The petition further said: “This document was executed in Pakistan for submission in the US. Therefore any legal objection cannot be raised regarding its admissibility on the basis of it being a foreign document.”
Although Imran Khan and his counsel Dr Babar Awan did not appear before Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Adnan Khan (the returning officer), they were asked to file reply to the objection on Tuesday.
The written reply filed by Mr Khan dismissed the allegations. “All the objections are false, fabricated and based on unverified documents.”
The written reply stated that the objectors had no standing in the eye of the law since Tyrian did not relate to him in any manner. As the objector was neither a relative of Sita White nor that of her daughter’s, his objections were based on frivolous grounds.
Fawad Chaudhry, the PTI’s information secretary, in a statement criticised retired Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and alleged that he was acting as a “stooge for Raiwind”.
Published in Dawn, June 19th, 2018
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so what!!! it is his personal matter and if he is good for Pakistan, i really don't care about his relationships.
btw will ex-CJP raise similar objections on Hamza Shahbaz for e.g.?
PML-N reinstated this guy back in the days, and now look the man is working for them.
A test case for Article 62's implementation !
If case is not decided in its true spirit, the Islamic ideology of Pakistan might be in question. CJ's intervention is required to decide and satisfy the nation.
Mr. Iftakhar Ch should challenge Imran Khan through the ballot rather than trying to employ such below-the-belt tactics.
This is very SAD thing which EX-CJP has done as whatever credibility he had left is being washed by this inferior and below the belt move. He seems to playing in wrong hands.
please answer the question if you are the father or not of Tyrian
Now Iftikhar Chaudry , a B team of PMLn. These politicians love to attack Imran Khan personal life.
Why was Iftikhar Chaudhry sleeping for so long ? and why did he wake up close to elections ? ... I am thinking ???
Khan must declare all his kids. No other way around it.
although iftikhar ch. is controversial, he seems right in this case.
he should first give back the money looted by his son who was his front man while he was CJP....
this matter needs inquiry once and for all .
This certainly puts a doubt on Imran Khan being Sadiq and Amin. SHouldn't he be permanently disqualified?
History of Pakistan will remember you Mr Chaudhary, as one of the most corrupt Chief Justice of Pakistan. And we can't forgive you for your and your son's crime, looting of millions from unfair means. Your every act was based on corruption and you was hiding all of them under small unnecessary suo mou notice. Your son Arsalan earned 520 million in two years, how? You stopped privatization of Pak Steel, Mill and destroyed a great industry. You are still working in the hands of Nawaz Sharif criminal gang. You are still using Bullet Proof vehicle illegally.
This is very relevant cause nomination papers cleary state to show correct number of children. If IK lied in nomination papers his application must be rejected. If IK includes the name of his daughter than proceedings under 62 must be initiated. In Pakistan people like him cannot wonder freely as its against the basic principles of Islam and ideology. A man who doesnt fulfill it must be thrown out and punished for others to learn
A man who can not own up to his own daughter can not be trusted. Sharifs are the worse but Imran is no angel
I didn't even know this guy had a party.
@Sheraz Karim the same could be done by Imran instead of begging to the umpires for intervention against nawaz sharif.
@rino Personal matters are based for good personality.
@miraaj . Well said.
@Zahid Have you not read read the reply of IK. in the above report ,where he states that she is not related to him in any manner.
Has the ex-chief justice of Pakistan returned the government bullet proof Mercedez car which was given to him when he was judge?
Pmln had their shot when it tried to disqualify khan through Hanif Abbas ; the result of which was a miserable failure.
From day one, he is with Nawaz Sharif, he should be ashamed what he is doing with Pakistan.
Hope he opens up the case of Arsalan Iftikhar! Such a joke in this country?
All Imran needs to do is submit an affidavit that tyrian is not his daughter, period.
With judges like Chaudhry - father of Arsalan shows the moral decay in our society - specially the people in authority. This episode shows how moral values have reached a new low.
Keep the 97' relic case on imran aside for a moment. EXCJP please tell the people about the accusation over his son taking bribes for undue lenience to the corruption cases going on the status quo.
A feeble come-back attempt to stay afloat, get counted and remain in the limelight by the former CJ and his cronies.
its good for everyone...
I feel really ashamed that I was part of the movement to restore this guy. All the ideological people left the movement afterwards.
@Sheraz Karim then why Imran never challenged Nawaz through ballot paper instead of backdoor conspiracies?
What a ridiculous case from ex CJP - I can’t belive he would pursue such a case, could he?
O'Come on Chaudhry Sahib, If you try to open this pandora box then you better be ready as the PTI people will chase your son for his immense wealth that he accumulated beyond his known income.
Imran's daughter now lives with Jemima in London. It's not even a secret.
@naji "History of Pakistan will remember you Mr Chaudhary, as one of the most corrupt Chief Justice of Pakistan." And the same history will remember Imran Khan as one of his stronger supporter. If you don't want him to be remembered as such, you'll have to forget Mr. Chaudhary's past as well. Their past is interlinked.
A simple DNA test can clear everything.
if 62 can be invoked in case of hiding salary, why not in case of hiding daughter?
@rino and how do you know that IK is best for Pakistan. Are you a fortune teller?
Ex-CJ lost all of his credibility via his son's doings!
@Tariq You may be correct in your comment.But to be fair, looking up at very muddled & messy political scene, one gets bewildered to read accusation/ counter accusations involving all these contestants for the coming election having few Skeltons hidden in their closets. Instead of making us carried away with fairy tales, the complainant,in order to prove a retrospective event, should surrender authentic and duly attested documents including DNA and birth certification,in support of his claim that IK has submitted falsified nomination papers for the coming elections. Other than that these accusations surfacing at this time become suspicious & shows malicious intentions to create a doubt in the mind of would be voters preferring IK over the others, that he is no different from rest of the crowed & on top showing turpitude character,by having relationship with a women resulting in birth of a child out of wedlock.This issue needs to be legally disposed off,after due processing,once for all
@spectator holding a man responsible for looting of millions is not a backdoor allegation. It is calling a spade a spade.
Imran Khan must get himself cleared of this allegation in Pakistan courts to claim the integrity both morally and religiously.
Who is talking we know the ex CJP very well.
@Sheraz Karim Nawz should also challenge by vote not life time ban
Why a candidate has to declare his family details? The only requirement should be if a person is a citizen and meets age requirement.
Ex CJ has nothing better to do ?!
@Zahid He is not sure
Can someone bring him to justice please?
Iftikhar Caudhury returning a dirty favor to Nawaz Sharif
Like both of the previous election the knives are out for IK as they try to keep a good man down, why? because of the threat that PTI will actually take charge and do good for our nation.
He knows that he and his son will be in trouble if Imran Khan becomes PM.
Another incompetent person
My vote is for Imran, I don't care about this past dating experience.
People have hard time balancing things. It does matter! But in this case it is something from the past and if he has mended his way then who are we to reject him as a candidate for PM?
Son the XCJP, Mr. Arsalan Chodhary is involved in many shady deals. Someone should take a reference against him in NAB.
@Manzer IK is honest, we need honest leader. Nawaz, Zardari, Ifthkhar Chaudry and the likes are proven corrupt, - you want them back governing our country.
Justice must be served. The matter cannot be pushed under the carpet simply as it is deemed a personal matter. This is the real test for article 62, 63.
First he must answer how his son accumulated million and billions of rupee.
The more time passes, the more I believe Musharraf was correct in this guy's removal.
Does our retired chief justice have nothing better to do with his time? He should enjoy his retirement and give up all the perks that are not his right.
These kind of issues can be easily solve with a DNA test, to which he will never submit. I am afraid in absence of such evidence this petition is likely to be dismissed. But it achieved its purpose partially: it was to refresh memories.
Look who's talking!