CJP rejects Aamir Liaquat's apology in contempt case, summons MNA to court

Haseeb Bhatti Published October 30, 2018

Televangelist and MNA Aamir Liaquat Hussain. — Photo/File

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday refused an apology rendered by Aamir Liaquat Hussain's lawyer in an ongoing contempt of court case, ordering the MNA to appear before the bench in person today.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, during today's hearing, lashed out against the televangelist, saying "anyone can speak against the judiciary and insult it".

The CJP asked if the additional attorney general was present in court as he had to frame the charge sheet against Hussain today. The MNA's lawyer urged the court to accept the apology as the "door to forgiveness never closes".

The hearing was adjourned for a recess.

In August, the SC had slapped a contempt of court charge against Hussain while taking up petitions filed by anchorperson Shahzeb Khanzada, Independent Media Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, Mir Ibrahim-ur-Rehman and Najam Aziz Sethi accusing Hussain of flouting the March 28, 2017 restraining order in which he was cautioned to desist from defamatory campaigns and unethical manner of conducting television shows.

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Alba

Oct 30, 2018 02:26pm

His lawyer apologized but he didn't? He is some piece of work.

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Sarfraz

Oct 30, 2018 02:29pm

Should be banned forever.

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JagoPakistan

Oct 30, 2018 02:34pm

A wise man or woman speaks less and do more. Most people in Pakistan speak more and do less. Especially on TV talk shows. All talk shows should be banned. social media should used wisely. Like all developed countries there should be one source of information, which is the spokesperson of the government and the opposition.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Oct 30, 2018 02:37pm

PTI(R)Karachi enjoys complete support of more powerful sources. They may be able to rescue Aamir Liaquat as he is one of their most obedient instructions follower. It is unfortunate but a reality.

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Rubina

Oct 30, 2018 03:02pm

If Khawaja Asif's aplology could be accepted, then why not Amir's?

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Oct 30, 2018 03:19pm

First speak your heart and then tendering apology is becoming a norm in Pakistan.

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Kaka

Oct 30, 2018 03:41pm

Is this case is so important that CJP hear it? Better CJP focus on core issues of the country the biggest of which is inefficient judicial system

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Najum

Oct 30, 2018 04:20pm

Amir Liaquat and Shahid Masood are out of reach. But arresting an "elected-not-selected" Ex-PM is within the reach of the police.

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Khan afridi

Oct 30, 2018 04:33pm

Lock him up.

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fairplay

Oct 30, 2018 05:10pm

pur a 10 year ban on him on media appearance, with 3 years in jail. repeat offenders should be dealt with harshly.

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syed zaidi

Oct 30, 2018 05:58pm

End of freedom of expression in Pakistan

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Fahim

Oct 30, 2018 06:07pm

Why every month or two this person appears in news about allegations of insult to others? Why judiciary gives him leverage and does not ban him for life time to appearing on media?

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Danish

Oct 30, 2018 06:09pm

This entertainer works for money and to get it he insulted so many people that he does not deserve any leniency.

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Nawaz

Oct 30, 2018 06:17pm

Can't believe how PTI accepted him in their fold?

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Dr. M A Ezad UK

Oct 30, 2018 07:06pm

PTI would be better off with him deseated if he is made to serve time!

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Danish

Oct 30, 2018 07:12pm

Amir Liquat is most honest person in Pakistan. He is law abiding citizen and always talk with humble attitude and very loyal PTI worker doing so much for Karachi

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tariqCanada

Oct 30, 2018 08:08pm

Jailed him for all the defamation and distribution of lies on media

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Rafiq

Oct 30, 2018 08:16pm

Mr A Liaquat should engage another lawyer to act on his behalf until he succeeds.

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Changez Khan

Oct 30, 2018 08:22pm

Lock him up.

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M. Saeed

Oct 30, 2018 11:23pm

He appears to be a super-powerful outlaw person who can get away with any illegal activity with complete impunity.

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Khalid iqbal

Oct 31, 2018 12:54am

He is not the first one ,there are others who did worse, apology should be accepted and due warning be issued , future contempt of court should automatically lead to imprisonment.

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Zen

Oct 31, 2018 12:59am

MNA will be convicted : plus a ban on TV: both gone for life: other will learn lessons! Time to implement!

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ukz

Oct 31, 2018 01:02am

Two words suits this guy the best, shallow and cheap. I beat my head when IK gave him PTI ticket.

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Awaz....

Oct 31, 2018 01:19am

He is just a fake personality, playing with people's emotions with his cunning and damaging tactics. He is a hate-monger, should be in prison for rest his life.

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Philosopher (From Japan)

Oct 31, 2018 01:08pm

Please stop calling him doctor his degree has yet to confirm whether he is a medical doctor or Ph. D doctor?

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