SC turns down Jahangir Tareen's review petition, upholds lifetime disqualification
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The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the review petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Khan Tareen against his lifetime disqualification.
In December 2017, Tareen had been disqualified under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution by the SC on a petition filed by Hanif Abbasi for misdeclaration of assets.
Later, in a landmark judgement announced in April 2018, the apex court had ruled that a disqualification handed down under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution is for life, which had rendered Tareen ineligible to hold a public office for life.
At the time, Tareen had argued that the SC’s ruling on lifetime disqualification is "not applicable" in his case.
"I always believed 62(1)(f) to be for life, but [it is] not applicable in my case," Tareen had said on Twitter following the April verdict.
"Full money trail provided of tax paid income, property declared in assets of children and not mine on advice of tax consultant. This was the only issue. My review is still pending and IA justice will prevail."
The disqualification was made on the same provision under which former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was held ineligible to hold public office for life in the Panama Papers case.
In the review petition against his disqualification, Tareen had informed the court that he could not present legal instruments and specific documents regarding his trust — Shiny View Limited (SVL) — and a property — Hyde House — during the course of litigation because they were not in his personal knowledge, possession or control.
“My understanding and knowledge of the trust arrangement, its legal aspect and components and its legal effect was that of a layperson gathered from my interaction with my professional advisers and the trustees,” Tareen had pleaded in the review petition.
In addition to turning down Tareen's review petition today, Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar also asked his counsel to disclose the total amount of funds his client had moved abroad.
The counsel replied that the amount mentioned in the court's order was Rs500 million. At this, the chief justice reminded the counsel of the federal govt's drive to repatriate funds moved abroad, adding: "Has such a big leader given any thought to returning the money."
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Sep 27, 2018 02:36pm
Very good decision by SC . He should be ban for life . Justice is done. All corrupt leaders must face trial I respective of any party affiliation gov servants etc etc.
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Sep 27, 2018 02:40pm
@Danish Please read the judgement and before declaring someone corrupt understand the circumstances. He made his money from legitimate business, he did not rob anyone or held any office. He did not show full documents or had understanding of trusts which he has shown now, hardly the same case as Nawaz Sharif. Don't make a comment without knowing the full facts.
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Sep 27, 2018 02:41pm
@Danish Do you understand the case or just made a comment without thinking?.
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Sep 27, 2018 02:44pm
and he should be bane for interfairing in politics as well
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Sep 27, 2018 02:44pm
A smart way to close the door to politics for Nawaz Sharif!
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Sep 27, 2018 02:50pm
If Nawaz Sharif is a convict, then so does Mr Tareen. But why he is the power broker in PTI and one of the most important figures?. PTI hypocricy is evident from the fact that they criticize the role of Mr Sharif, but support Tareen at the same time. Why these double standards?.
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Sep 27, 2018 02:51pm
@Hasnain Haque Did NAB or anyone prove the corrupt charges against NS? He is disqualified on Iqama issue?
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Sep 27, 2018 02:51pm
Husnain, you know about inside trading. He has done inside trading in his companies and make fraud with general public, who is also share holders.
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Sep 27, 2018 02:54pm
That is worrying for the people of Punjab. They are now saddled with Buzdar!
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Sep 27, 2018 02:54pm
@shakespeare - Likewise, should the father-daughter duo "should be banned interfering in politics"?
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Sep 27, 2018 02:55pm
@Hasnain Haque he is corrupt to core.we know how he waived off his loans from Banks.NS seems get clean chit fromavenfield case from high court considering the flaws in NAB decision which is full of contradictions , assumption and flaws.
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Sep 27, 2018 02:56pm
So sad to read that Imran Khan's right hand man is not SADIQ and AMEEN. There are same changes against him as Nawaz Shareef i.e. not having the documents to account for his properties but one has been to the prison and being condemned and the other mastered the deals to make the current government. Different standards for same crime.
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Sep 27, 2018 02:58pm
@FK - Why does a minister need Iqama if he gets more protocol as a diplomatic person of the government? Its just a ruse to money laundering!
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Sep 27, 2018 03:00pm
Once a cheater, always a fraudster. Great decision by the wonderful Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:00pm
He is convicted of Inside trading which is a punishable offence in most of the counties. Why this guy is not in the prison is a big surprise after such conviction.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:02pm
This news must be very pleasing for Shah Mahmood qureshi.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:03pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad I agree with you. PTI has more people like him.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:07pm
@Hasnain Haque Is the legitimate business insider trading?
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Sep 27, 2018 03:09pm
@RUMI - The other two established parties have even far more worse people than him!
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Sep 27, 2018 03:09pm
That's great, institutions need to deliver exactly for what it was formed, keep it up, just ignore everything which comes on your way to distract you.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:12pm
@Harmony-1© you are pti planted troll
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Sep 27, 2018 03:13pm
@Hasnain Haque You wrote " He made his money from legitimate business, he did not rob anyone or held any office. He did not show full documents or had understanding of trusts which he has shown now, hardly the same case as Nawaz Sharif. " So why was such a pious politician disqualified and his appeal was dismissed ? Could you throw some light on this puzzle for me please?
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Sep 27, 2018 03:16pm
@Harmony-1© you wrote " The other two established parties have even far more worse people than him! " Did you just call him bad? You said other parties have worse people then him, it means he is bad in your opinion. Do you have any idea what you have done. PTI will never be happy with you. He is an honest politician in PTI's opinion and you called him bad.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:17pm
@SajjadX - "you are pti planted troll".
Talk about yourself !
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Sep 27, 2018 03:19pm
@RUMI - Yes, of course JT was "bad". We should all respect court verdicts.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:19pm
Good decision. Ignorance of law is no excuse.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:22pm
@Hasnain Haque last time I checked insider trading was punishable by imprisonment. They have been lenient on him. Not to forgot the loans he defaulted on, in fact, there are a lot of loan defaulters including Shireen Mazari in PTI Government . Before recovering money from abroad we should get our money back from these defaulters
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Sep 27, 2018 03:23pm
@RUMI - We shouldn't make excuses of 'nothing was proved' after court verdicts. Wahat's bad is "bad"!
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Sep 27, 2018 03:25pm
A good decision by the Supreme Court under the circumstances. They have observed that misrepresentation of facts also falls under misleading the Court. Now with Tareen out of the way, Supreme Court should look to hold Zardari, Malik Riaz, Sharjeel Memon, Dr. Asim, Lawai, Haqqani and others who continue to make a mockery of the systems in Pakistan. Justice should be served and seen to be served as well. Moreover the punishments and financial implications should be such so as to ward off any future attempts.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:26pm
As a minister during Mushraf rule he make a lot of money from corruption. In his tenure he has write off huge amount of loans from banks. He has made a lot of money from insider trading. He is king of sugar industry. Just last month when PTI government raise Urea proses he has bagged lot of money, infact urea price was raised to accommodate Mr. Tareen.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:28pm
@Hasnain Haque, there is no judgement yet if money looted by Nawaz Sharif, or not. The case is still in process. He was punished only on side issues and disqualified for non disclosure of some things in ECP papers. That is the same charge on which Jahangir Tareen got disqualified. Therefore, the precedent has been held in place in this judgement.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:31pm
@RUMI – No one should make excuses of 'nothing was proved' after court verdicts. What’s bad is "bad"!
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Sep 27, 2018 03:33pm
@FK So a Pm lies about iqama and doesn't declare, he lies to a foreign Govt and declares himself as working for a company, he doesn't declare a salary, he has the right to make decisions for a foreign company, all this is ok for a PM. Come on my friend, think logically, its not about Iqama, it is more than that.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:34pm
It is so sad that in our country criminals like Jahangeer Tareen and Zulfi Bukhai are in politics. In the west they would be in the prison.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:38pm
@Mohsin Malik Do you understand that he can't hold a public office, holding a rank in a political party is not holding a public office.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:39pm
Jahangir Tareen was involved in corrupt practices and was caught by SECP. His party is asking expatriates to transfer money to Pakistan and his this guy is sending millions of dollars outside Pakistan.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:40pm
It means that politicians belonging only to the PML(N) and PPP are not corrupt. People belonging to other "righteous" parties can also be guilty. Indeed a most fair judgment.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:40pm
@RUMI He was disqualified on technicality, yes he may have some flaws but did he hold public office, did he steal tax payers money, did he reward his cronies and laundered money, there is a difference here.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:41pm
Good decision. He was penalised for inside trading of his own companies when he was a minister in Mush govt. Being a minister he got away by paying fine instead of going to jail. During same period he got loan of his son in law's factory written off then he bought that factory from his son in kaw.
I trust IK will distance himself from Tareen esp. as a PM he has got jets and helicopters at his disposal.
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Sep 27, 2018 03:43pm
Naya Pakistan
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Sep 27, 2018 03:53pm
@Harmony-1©
It is the law of UAE. If someone opens a company there, he or she must have an Iqama.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:04pm
Being a Pakistani and having good business opportunities in Pakistan if I move money abroad earned from Pakiatani business it mean that I am taking out lifeline of Pakistan.Mr Tareen must bring back the money and deposit in Dam account.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:06pm
Jhangir tareen should bring all his money back to pakistan if he is really loyal....
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Sep 27, 2018 04:12pm
@Hasnain Haque it would be advisable that you enhance our knowledge after today decision by SC.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:12pm
@RUMI Can you clarify what crime has Zulfi committed and yes he is in the west so why hasn't he been put in Jail, you are so badly informed.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:27pm
@RUMI You’re PMLN planted troll
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Sep 27, 2018 04:29pm
I predicted that a few days ago so I am not surprised.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:35pm
@Hasnain Haque In other words there is no money trail. The same argument which was being used against NS. Lets be clear that court has given verdict against him because he was dishonest in his dealings otherwise there was no need to ban him for lifetime if it were a minor crime. Let us trust our courts
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Sep 27, 2018 04:36pm
This is not fair.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:36pm
@Danish. for you information he disqualified not on corruption charges.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:43pm
Who cared? JT will always be deputy prime minister. He is already attending cabinet meetings.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:52pm
It is behind comprehension why this man Jahangir tareen who is the highest tax-payer in Pakistan, is being punished. He has produced all the genuine documents before the court but injustice is being done with him just to satisfy Nawaz-league.
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Sep 27, 2018 04:57pm
@Mohsin Malik Does any reader undestands SRO's (Statutory Regulatory Order) and how many times this instrument issued/used by Nawaz Sharif & his cohorts to benefit/flout their so-called business which is a euphemism for exploitation while at the top saddle for vested interests.
So Jhangir Tareen was made a scapegoat for equating so-called justice imparted on corrupt to the core Nawaz Sharif and accomplice.
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Sep 27, 2018 05:07pm
Rather harsh ....... his circumstances and Nawaz's are entirely different. I would have thought this was a fit case for the SC to set a time limit for disqualification, keeping in mind the nature of the offence.
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Sep 27, 2018 05:10pm
@Hasnain Haque , Zulfi Bukhari name was in Panama Leaks with his offshore companies . He is being investigated by NAB due to this reason. Who don't you become his attorney and ask NAB what crime he has committed ? Also you mentioned that " He is in the west " Exactly that is why his appointment has been challenged in the supreme court. Why a duel national has been hired as a special assistant to the prime minister when according to our constitution duel nationals are not allowed to be an MNA or MPA , (and his position is similar to those) also Prime minister has chosen someone (not on merit but because he is Imran Khan's buddy) who is not only a duel national but also being investigated by NAB . And you have a peace of mind with that ?
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Sep 27, 2018 05:14pm
@RUMI Although I believe you are PMLN troll, I agree with you on JT and Zulfi Bukhari issue. Both should be in Jail.
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Sep 27, 2018 05:18pm
There goes the post of CM Punjab for him. Happy.
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Sep 27, 2018 05:20pm
@Hasnain Haque He hold public office in Musharaf era, he was minister of Industries in that tenure.
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Sep 27, 2018 05:20pm
@Hasnain Haque I believe you should read it again.He was punished for concealing the fact that ,he was the sole beneficiary of the property and for lying that it was a trust property not his.In fact he was sentenced on two counts that is concealment and then lying to the court,whereas Nawaz Sharif had been punished for concealment of his Aqama alone.
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Sep 27, 2018 05:23pm
@SkyHawk I like your sense of humor.
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Sep 27, 2018 05:40pm
If anyone wants to understand the difference between good and bad corruption. Please refer to the comments above
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Sep 27, 2018 05:58pm
Only disqualification??
Maybe because of HALAL corruption
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Sep 27, 2018 06:01pm
no worries he got many front men :) in gov
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Sep 27, 2018 06:17pm
@Hasnain Haque Mr Danish our leaders are most corrupt in the world.remember no one is sincere here
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Sep 27, 2018 06:17pm
Great news.
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Sep 27, 2018 06:22pm
Good
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Sep 27, 2018 06:27pm
@RUMI Having a name in Panama leaks is a not a crime, nor is it a crime to have an offshore company, also Zulfi has no businesses in Pakistan, he is in 100 most influential list from UK, he is a good businessman and Pakistan needs to learn from these people and not learn from the Crooks.
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Sep 27, 2018 06:30pm
@Mohsin Rafique Ok so he did insider trading, he paid the fine. Did he steal from Tax payers, does he launder money, does he avoid taxes, can he provide money trail, so is he same as Nawaz Sharif and his sons.
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Sep 27, 2018 06:30pm
@FK But Can Nawaz Sharif provide money trail, JT can.
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Sep 27, 2018 06:31pm
@Harmony-1© Absolutely right, get an Iqama, lie about it and then use it to launder money, that's the real issue.
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Sep 27, 2018 07:05pm
This is what happens when you play with fire
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Sep 27, 2018 07:32pm
@Iram And for your information, NS is not disqualified for corruption charges aa well.
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Sep 27, 2018 07:36pm
@Hasnain Haque I read the original SCP decision cover to cover which is not consistent with your understanding. Court found that he was involved in tax cheating through the use of fake agri contracts but let the matter untouched because of tye status qou granted by the LHC. SCP should have set aside the status qou and set up a JTI for further investigation. JTK also got his loans written off when he was federal minister and was also involved in inside trading
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Sep 27, 2018 10:30pm
The Courts should look into the sources of funds in the first place and recover them.
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Sep 27, 2018 10:30pm
@Hasnain Haque What are his sources of funds?
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Sep 27, 2018 11:26pm
i hope if he is respectable man he should not appeal again
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Sep 27, 2018 11:38pm
The money that was moved out has a proper trail, with income taxes paid. Returned where - a citizen has a right to move his money earned legally to wherever he wants.
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Sep 28, 2018 12:02am
@RUMI The burden is on NAB to prove the things you allege. Clearly they have not in this case, nor did they in the case of NS. I don't think you understand the case at all.
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Sep 28, 2018 12:15am
Great. Justice done
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Sep 28, 2018 03:03am
Get rid of Buzdar, we want a qualified man in Punjab, not a novice at the helm.
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Sep 28, 2018 03:12am
Ok Buzdar is going to be CM for 5 years.
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Sep 28, 2018 04:25am
Politicians understand that they must declare all assets. They have looted money and has taken corruption, they hide the assets.
Learn to be honest. You can run in election.
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Sep 28, 2018 05:27am
@Danish .Why he is not in jail for 10 years like NS and disqualified for life after serving the time. They are both convicted for the same crime under the same law. why the punishment is diffetent.
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Sep 28, 2018 07:51am
What a great and grave tragedy?
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Sep 28, 2018 08:17am
@Hasnain Haque Absolutely agree. Money made through own businesses while not in power and not declared in the nomination papers is not a crime that should have this punishment. The idea is to disqualify people who have used their political position to create wealth and then to hide it! On a net net basis, this is a loss for Pakistan!
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Sep 28, 2018 08:43am
@FK in which h world you are living NS was convicted by Nab court too for not showing money trail of luxary appartment in london and sent to 10 yr. Jail.
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Sep 28, 2018 08:51am
Imran must bring back this looted money too and cut off this corrupt thief.
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Sep 28, 2018 08:56am
Not fair to Jehangir Tareen.... he should not be treated as corrupt becasue he is not Unlike the PML-N family. And further he was not occupying any government office and did not squander public money. We need to differentiate between corrupt and those that failed to disclose ... the court should have fined him with plenty but cannot ban him. UNFAIR to an honest and patriot person.
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Sep 28, 2018 09:42am
So Imran Khans right hand man is declared corrupt by Supreme Court of Pakistan yet Imran Khan still keeps him around.
So much for Naya Pakistan
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Sep 28, 2018 10:04am
@Tahir "Money made through own businesses while not in power and not declared in the nomination papers is not a crime that should have this punishment" Is it really not a crime? Then why I have been filing taxes and declaring my assets in wealth statement. Using this rule every Pakistani should decide whether to file taxes or not
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Sep 28, 2018 11:14am
Give him financial fine but he is someone who is really working for Pakistan and should be allowed to take public position. Human can do mistakes....if ever he has done this one...
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