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PPP leaders Asif Ali Zardari and Faryal Talpur on Saturday once again failed to appear before a joint investigation team probing a money-laundering case against them, and petitioned the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to form a fresh JIT due to their reservations against the team's current head.
The siblings, who face allegations that they had illegally channelled funds through benami accounts in connivance with the CEO of major banks, had failed to appear before the JIT on multiple occasions.
They again skipped the hearing today, with Talpur's counsel Farooq H. Naik raising objections against the JIT head and requesting the FIA to commission a new investigative team.
Naik said that his client wants to “fully cooperate with the FIA". "However, she will not appear before the JIT today as she is currently in Larkana to submit the details of her assets."
"[We have] also petitioned the FIA to form a new JIT," he added.
Last month, upon being declared an absconder, Zardari had accused FIA DG Bashir Memon of holding a grudge against the PPP.
He had termed the probe against him as "political victimisation" and claimed that the FIA DG was working on an anti-PPP agenda.
Money laundering case
Zardari and Talpur are being investigated as part of corruption case relating to fake accounts and fictitious bank transactions worth Rs35 billion.
The case was initially registered against former Pakistan Stock Exchange chairman Hussain Lawai, who is widely believed to be close to former president Asif Ali Zardari.
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Aug 04, 2018 12:48pm
Do they want Rehman Malik to lead the JIT?
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Aug 04, 2018 12:53pm
Challenging the state !!!
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Aug 04, 2018 12:59pm
Those who refuse to appear before the courts should be put in lock up for few days in the police stations.
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Aug 04, 2018 01:07pm
Mr. Zardari , you are right to make such requests, plus I guarantee you nothing will happen to you because you don't belong to PMLN.
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Aug 04, 2018 01:08pm
They are not showing up repeatedly when summoned thus mocking the authority of the FIA. Same thing which Shahbaz Sharif is doing to the NAB in Punjab. Is the government scared of this Mafia?
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Aug 04, 2018 01:13pm
How long they will skip...are they above the laws...let the new government begins with an era of accountability and to be sure that the culprits are punished...We do not believe any group of men adequate enough or wise enough to operate without scrutiny or without criticism. We know that the only way to avoid error is to detect it, that the only way to detect it is to be free to inquire. We know that in secrecy error, undetected, will flourish and subvert.
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Aug 04, 2018 01:20pm
Excuses and more excuses to delay FIA investigations - nothing else, as corrupt mafia think they are above any law. Simply, it is a fight between truth and dishonesty - let's see who is more powerful and wins!
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Aug 04, 2018 01:25pm
Get them soon behind bars and ban them from politics for life.
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Aug 04, 2018 01:26pm
before elections: we're busy in elections so please schedule hearing after 25 July
After elections: Change JIT head
What a time wasters both of them. Send police to arrest both of them
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Aug 04, 2018 01:32pm
Zardari will be heading to Dubai soon, for an extended stay.
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Aug 04, 2018 01:34pm
Just following the PTI tactic of lingering the issue
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Aug 04, 2018 01:39pm
A lame excuse of biased JIT, will soon feel the music of their ill deeds.
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Aug 04, 2018 01:46pm
If you can’t buy them, you replace them.
This is the traditional method of the corrupt and greedy.
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Aug 04, 2018 01:48pm
delaying tactics
need to now be arrested and dragged to JIT
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Aug 04, 2018 01:49pm
Only guilty must be punished
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Aug 04, 2018 02:00pm
Shame on these crooks. If they were clean and innocent then they would present themselves before anyone but obviously not!
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Aug 04, 2018 02:19pm
This is a good example of arrogance, disrespect for law and trying to give an impression that corrupt mafia is above any law, and nobody can catch them. Law should be same for all!
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Aug 04, 2018 02:29pm
@Haris No. Shirin Rehman.
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Aug 04, 2018 02:38pm
the biggest criminal of them all, he knows how to play this game!
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Aug 04, 2018 02:42pm
@Haris - Bring on Rehman Malick, case closed, dismissed.
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Aug 04, 2018 02:44pm
@Saima Really, then what do you have to say about Altaf's non-response to the red warrant?
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Aug 04, 2018 02:47pm
@RUMI No, you are wrong there, PML N is not clean / white and is getting what they did to the exchequer, very soon Zardari and Talpur and Altaf shall be in cuffs too.
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Aug 04, 2018 02:50pm
@Akram Wake up and smell the coffee fool, their names have been put in E.C.L.
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Aug 04, 2018 02:58pm
Pressure to support PTI
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Aug 04, 2018 03:02pm
@Haris probably the duo want themselves to be the head of JIT. They might reluctantly agree upon Asifa Zardari but I have my doubts if they approve anyone else.
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Aug 04, 2018 03:10pm
The mega corruption & criminal cases are waiting!
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Aug 04, 2018 03:12pm
Not obey the law is just like a state within the state.
Such like wrong doers must be behind the bar.
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Aug 04, 2018 03:17pm
All the more reasons for these jail birds to be on ECL.
They clearly are trying to avoid accountability and prosecution. The SCP must clamp down on these two for flaunting their influences and connections and insulting the courts.
They should be held in contempt and forced to appear before the court. They cannot be made to think they are above the law and can get away with defiance and contempt all the time.
Make an example out of them, after NS.
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Aug 04, 2018 03:29pm
It is high time and FIA need to treat political ellite with strict hand of law. They are under question and wanted to had person of their choice to investigate is a insult.
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Aug 04, 2018 03:32pm
Zardari would want Qaem Ali Shah appointed as the head of the JIT or may be Reza Rabbani or Qamar Zaman Kaera or any underling from his party.
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Aug 04, 2018 03:39pm
All their assets should be immediately liquidated and confiscated.
Money should go to pay countries debts .
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Aug 04, 2018 03:41pm
@Haris
Zardari has suggested the following names for JIT head
1-Rehman Malik
2-Farooq Naik
3-Latif Khosa
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Aug 04, 2018 03:42pm
Alleged criminal is telling the justice system to replace the head of investigations?. Is he really out of his mind or just plain and simple dumb?. All these criminals have had a free hand so far. About time to put them where they belong. In Adhiala jail. Zardari and his sister have looted Pakistan enough. Also, this provincial system has not worked for Pakistan. Perhaps we should just have a central government running the whole country.
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Aug 04, 2018 03:44pm
Sooner or later Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, Ms. Faryal
Talpur, Mr. Bilawal Zardari and their cronies will
be behind the bars.
You people will never be spared.
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Aug 04, 2018 03:54pm
Same JIT should be for Zardari and Faryal, headed by Wajid Zia, everyone will be happy and equal treatment.
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Aug 04, 2018 04:05pm
@Saif Zulfiqar .No please. A better place like Mitha Ram hostel is available for such adamant accused. Once there they will speak fluently like parrots.
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Aug 04, 2018 04:16pm
Law for poor is ruthless but for elite classes it is !
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Aug 04, 2018 04:28pm
A classic example of considering oneself above the law. He want their own law their own court and their own decision !! Why are they not apprehended ?
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Aug 04, 2018 04:29pm
Just don't let them flee the country, which these thieves will definitely try.
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Aug 04, 2018 04:32pm
They want Qaim Ali Shah to investigate!
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Aug 04, 2018 04:36pm
@Haris . Now the infamous duo tantrums and wish to have persons of their choice to investigate their money laundering cases. Putting all political considerations aside the law must take it course without hesitation. They are continuing skips and not appearing before investigative agency. FIA must arrest the duo forthwith and probe.
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Aug 04, 2018 04:46pm
It's very frustrating to see no action been taken as yet. Once they are declared absconders, the only logical recourse is to arrest them.
So why haven't they as yet?
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Aug 04, 2018 04:47pm
Next revolution they will be dragged by their heels!
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Aug 04, 2018 04:49pm
@Akram - Absolutely, and if that happens; then I can only assume collusion which is criminal inaction
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Aug 04, 2018 05:03pm
Asif Zardari changed 8 DGs of FIA during his 5-year tenure. N. Sharif changed 5 DGs of FIA during his term. These thugs want to choose their own investigators and judges. I am surprised at the media's silence at these demands from Zardari without informing the public of the real story.
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Aug 04, 2018 05:05pm
Why they avoiding the JIT? If they are innocent they should not be worried about who is leading the JIT head.
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Aug 04, 2018 05:54pm
Arrest zardari and his gang, recover money from nawaz and zardari and pay off loans otherwise no success for imran khan.
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Aug 04, 2018 06:05pm
Enjoy your time before you face justice soon.
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Aug 04, 2018 06:09pm
@Saif Zulfiqar same goes for musharraf. But now musharraf will come to pakistan, coz his main enemy is in jail.
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Aug 04, 2018 06:10pm
@Akram same like musharraf.
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Aug 04, 2018 06:15pm
@Haris the he'll be more than happy to go!
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Aug 04, 2018 06:18pm
Hon. CJ take notice of these intimidating tactics of Zardari and make sure that there is one law for everyone....
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Aug 04, 2018 06:23pm
Just name the persons you don't want to head the JIT Team against you.
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Aug 04, 2018 06:36pm
Wonder if these super rich people are innocent or guilty. If they did any money laundering from black money to white money through banks, than what was the amount of that money. If proven guilty, what would happen to them. Hope whatever happens, its good for the country and its people.
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Aug 04, 2018 06:37pm
Asif Zardari and his sister want JIT head replaced? Why? If they are innocent and have nothing to hide, why should they worry about the head of JIT, whoever it may be? This proves their involvement in corruption and money laundering with lavish overseas properties acquired illegally. The people of Pakistan demand accountability, as no politician can be above the law.
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Aug 04, 2018 06:53pm
Mocking the state as they have been for years, they want a replacement - One who can be paid off.
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Aug 04, 2018 06:53pm
@Nadeem, they'll come gleefully!
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Aug 04, 2018 06:59pm
Khan needs to grab the bull by the horn by ensuring respect for law is paramount
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Aug 04, 2018 07:15pm
@RUMI
Mr. RUMI,
No, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, Ms. Faryal Talpur, Mr.
Bilawal Zardari and the corrupts of PPP will be
behind the bars.
Their days are numbered.
Nature never spares the evils.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:16pm
@Malik Imran
Mr. Malik Imran,
Correct.
And valid suggestion.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:20pm
arrest them, period. send them a message that their game is over.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:22pm
@M Ayub absconders are not innocent. smell the coffee.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:25pm
I am sure; we will not be able to bring Zardari's to justice. They are the crookest you can find ever.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:40pm
Case against Zardari is open and shut case.
Room next to Nawaz should be reserved now for Zardari and case decided in 6 months.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:40pm
He wants the JIT head replaced because he is just as arrogant as Nawaz Sharif.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:42pm
@Haris ... Don't give him any ideas.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:44pm
@AW ....... Imran won't be prime minister until August 14th.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:46pm
I am not sure about Zardari’s request to change the JIT team. This is a ploy and current JIT may already in his pocket. Man knows his tricks. Be careful.
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Aug 04, 2018 07:55pm
Who are they to ask replacing the head of investigation agency? Let’s arrest them regardless of political menuvering.
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Aug 04, 2018 08:14pm
Both should be arrested immediately. Now these criminal will dictate who should be the person who interrogate them.
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Aug 04, 2018 08:18pm
They are delaying as they have not taken oath in the province. Secondly if they are not guilty then it don't matter who heads JIT. They need to be arrested fit for not complying.
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Aug 04, 2018 08:32pm
Yes, we know Zardari wants his selected crony to be head of JIT, so that the match is fixed his way. That's not how justice works.
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Aug 04, 2018 08:33pm
@RUMI Zardari may not belong to PML-N but corruption is still the issue.
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Aug 04, 2018 08:35pm
This is too much now!! how come they keep skipping appearance before courts.
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Aug 04, 2018 08:56pm
When the culprits start choosing judges of their liking?
It is like passing orders on judiciary.
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Aug 04, 2018 09:04pm
Arrest them and put them behind bars. If they keep on running the country, there is no hope for the country.
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Aug 04, 2018 09:07pm
The state institution has to act forcefully against these lawless groups looting the nation's resources.
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Aug 04, 2018 09:08pm
Put them on ECL. Otherwise AAZ will get sick and will need treatment abroad. Need to find Tappi and Aayan Ali also.
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Aug 04, 2018 09:41pm
Zardari should go to jail. Ban ppp, pml(n) forever once and for all.
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Aug 04, 2018 09:46pm
lock them up and throw away the keys
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Aug 04, 2018 10:45pm
The typical delaying tactic of Zardari.
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Aug 04, 2018 11:41pm
Why aren't they arrested?
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Aug 04, 2018 11:52pm
This is too much these corrupt people should be jailed and all assets seized and be barred from public office for life.
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Aug 04, 2018 11:55pm
Zardari taking full advantage of PPP, the party he has hijacked from Bhuttos, we all know many women likes to keep their father,s name attached to theirs but grandson Bilawal I have no idea.
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Aug 05, 2018 12:27am
@RUMI. True, he does not belong to PML-N, but they are both two sides to the same coin. Every time there are issues, Nawaz and Zardari get together and hold hands to bail each other out.
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Aug 05, 2018 12:34am
Same lame excuses like PML N
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Aug 05, 2018 01:11am
Let's see how long they can run
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Aug 05, 2018 02:08am
Bring Uzair out of jail. Let him testify like saulat Mirza was brought out to testify against MQM
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Aug 05, 2018 04:33am
Now it is Zardari's turn
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Aug 05, 2018 04:53am
No one is above the law.
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Aug 05, 2018 05:13am
Why there is no arrest warrant; why they are getting special treatment?
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Aug 06, 2018 02:47am
You think ordinary people can do this; if Zardaris are not put behind bars than it means PPP has colluded with the establishment to get rid of PMLn.
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Aug 06, 2018 04:09am
Just take out the money.
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