Former accountability judge Arshad Malik passes away from Covid-19
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Former accountability judge Arshad Malik has passed away in Islamabad after contracting the coronavirus, his family said on Friday.
The news of Malik's demise was confirmed by his brother-in-law, Waheed Javed. Speaking to Dawn.com, Javed said Malik's condition was critical for the past two days and he had been placed on the ventilator.
He added that the former judge was under treatment at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
Malik is survived by two sons and two daughters.
In December 2018, Malik had convicted ex-premier Nawaz Sharif in the Al Azizia reference, sentencing him to seven years in jail. However, he had acquitted Sharif in the Flagship reference.
But in July 2020, after a year-long inquiry, the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) administration committee had removed Malik from service on charges of misconduct relating to a video scandal that broke in 2019, and which sent ripples through political and legal circles.
Read: Ex-judge Malik failed to prove he acted under duress, says report
The scandal was brought to the limelight by Sharif's daughter, PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz, who had at the time come forward with video clips purportedly showing Malik confessing that he had been “pressured and blackmailed” to convict Nawaz Sharif in the Al Azizia corruption reference.
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Dec 04, 2020 11:38am
He was a colourful man. Wish him to enjoy his life there also. Down with COVID. Rest in peace jolly man.
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Dec 04, 2020 11:40am
RIP, but there must be investigate that it's natural or not, as after him PMLN lose the chance of review over the decision took by him and fellow judges by blackmailing, cause those who try to blackmail him to pass verdict against Nawaz can also do additional services.
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Dec 04, 2020 11:42am
Held to account, so will the rest of us.
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Dec 04, 2020 11:57am
Inna Lillahi wa inna Elaehi rajeun
and with him will bury the fishy affairs as to how someone got hold of the blackmailing videos... who made those... why weren't the users punished and prosecuted???
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Dec 04, 2020 12:00pm
Anyone who associates with PML N in their dirty politics, suffers badly in the end. RIP.
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Dec 04, 2020 12:01pm
I smell something fishy.
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Dec 04, 2020 12:01pm
Rest In Peace.
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Dec 04, 2020 12:02pm
Easy way to get rid of those important evidences in Nawaz Sharif case. Give them COVID-19 engection.
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Dec 04, 2020 12:12pm
How sudden
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Dec 04, 2020 12:13pm
All anti establishment slowly departing from this world
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Dec 04, 2020 12:25pm
Is it really necessary to bring his scandal up when he is no more? Have some respect.
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Dec 04, 2020 12:31pm
The man with secrets has died...
RIP
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Dec 04, 2020 12:39pm
almighty is the ultimate judge..
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Dec 04, 2020 12:46pm
Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.
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Dec 04, 2020 12:56pm
I hope someone investigate these latest figures deaths.
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Dec 04, 2020 12:57pm
Something is fishy..
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Dec 04, 2020 01:01pm
May his soul rest in peace!!
It is now imperative to scrutinize the events entailing former premier's sentence and what followed as a ruthless, and derogatory set of claims regarding the judge's credibility.
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Dec 04, 2020 01:07pm
A true warrior to stand up to the Shariefs - wish him well, RIP
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Dec 04, 2020 01:13pm
It is confirmed that it was natural death? Thorough investigation needs to be done. Prayers and condolences to the family. RIP
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Dec 04, 2020 01:28pm
Another lesson for all.. life is short, admit your faults, seek repentance before it’s too late...
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Dec 04, 2020 01:31pm
Is the current Covid-19 wave elite-drawn? May he rest in peace.
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Dec 04, 2020 01:39pm
Sad. This chinese virus is killing us.
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Dec 04, 2020 01:58pm
@Qasim, He should be part of judicial history and if he was guilty then he should have been punished. He was wrong in his capacity of a judge, what he did in his spare time I'd between him and his maker.
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Dec 04, 2020 02:06pm
He is gone. Now on judgement day his case will be open whether he was innocent and he did the justice in this world while he was judge. Till than we wait. Rest Allaha knows the best who was innocent and who was guilty.
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Dec 04, 2020 02:10pm
@AAA, someone used to blackmail him to get decisions against NS??? And what role and video references was the innocent Liar Marium Nawaz playing???
Wasnt it her accomplice and PMLN leader who showed and procured the blackmailing videos??? Wasnt this judge called to Jati Umrah for meeting the Mughal Lord ??? Why no investigation done in this???
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Dec 04, 2020 02:28pm
It is obvious that he was on payroll of NS. He tried his best to serve Sharifs but Sharifs wanted more. It is just like, another tainted judge Qayum from whom Sharifs wanted more ... much stringent punishment for Bhutto/Zardari and he begged them that he could not, as it would make things too obvious.
His death is revenge of Nature, same happened to Waqar (CJ of KPK).
Most corrupt Judges, Journalists & Bureaucrats would suffer, in this world or after death
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Dec 04, 2020 02:29pm
How convenient for the selectors and the selected
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Dec 04, 2020 02:32pm
Request to justice Isa. Please don't go to any government hospital or doctor for any health check. You have more enemies in establishment then justice Seth and judge Arshad Malik.
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Dec 04, 2020 02:40pm
Covid is real. Hitting people is higher positions and not sparing any one. People should be very very careful.
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Dec 04, 2020 02:54pm
Unfortunately, almost all of the natural deaths have been attributed to COVID-19.
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Dec 04, 2020 02:56pm
A probe into his death must be carried out to determine whether it was natural or otherwise, as he was quite controversial in the penalty granted to to Nawaz Sharif. He was also the main character that proved that Nawaz Sharif was innocent.
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Dec 04, 2020 02:57pm
Still missing #Late justice Waqar Seth and now Arshad Malik sb. What conspiracy, must be sorted out either medical cause or something else!
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Dec 04, 2020 03:06pm
@Qasim, "is it really necessary to bring this scandal up when he is no more"
When people especially on one side get COVIDized and pass away immediately with no questions asked and the media just turns it's heads elsewhere, Yes. It's essential to bring this scandal up.
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Dec 04, 2020 03:06pm
No criticism but he messed up his life.
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Dec 04, 2020 03:25pm
Something Fishy
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Dec 04, 2020 03:25pm
@Gulkhan, covid 19 is so sudden.
When poor people die so suddenly-no one notices it.
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Dec 04, 2020 03:26pm
@Qasim, What respect? He tarnished that himself by letting himself be approached by Shariff slaves and then not saying anything about it until the Shariffs produced the video and made hims a sacrificial lamb.
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Dec 04, 2020 03:26pm
@Khan , so many ordinary people are dying each day with same disease.
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Dec 04, 2020 03:26pm
@Hello123, it’s sign from up there... they must be doing something right!
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Dec 04, 2020 03:29pm
First Judge Waqar and now Judge Arshad. This 'virus' is fatal. Be careful.
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Dec 04, 2020 03:41pm
Tying up loose ends.
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Dec 04, 2020 03:42pm
Another victim of coronavirus and yet, some people don't believe the seriousness of the COVID-19 epidemic because of ignorance and propaganda of PDM's tola. Be aware and take care of your family!
(Note: I have been advocating my impartial views for over 4 years against injustice, inequality, corruption, oppression and nepotism without supporting any of the political parties. My family, country and people's well-being are far more important to me than anything else. Please be aware of fake ID!).
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Dec 04, 2020 04:18pm
Certainly COVID does not discriminate. Pray for relief from this invisible menace to humanity at large. The countries of the world should come closer to fight a common threat and give up on petty issues of power politics an power play.
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Dec 04, 2020 04:23pm
Was it COVID or some other hand which killed this gentleman. After all, he was the only one who could admit to being pressured to find Nawaz guilty,
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Dec 04, 2020 04:29pm
This honourable judge’s death needs to be investigated at the highest level to strictly rule out assassination on political grounds!
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Dec 04, 2020 04:34pm
انا لله و انا اليه راجعون
My heart felt condolences to the bereaving family of the deceased. All heart attacks and death due to cardio pulmonary reason is the result of COVID-19. You can’t hide it
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Dec 04, 2020 05:43pm
RIP
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Dec 04, 2020 05:45pm
Nothing beyond this corrupt government.
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Dec 04, 2020 05:53pm
Hopefully every corrupt person tastes this including our politicians and bureaucrats!
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Dec 04, 2020 05:54pm
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS !!!
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Dec 04, 2020 05:58pm
@AAA, May the Judge RIP and condolences to his family. Judge clearly stated he was not blackmailed by Government. World should closely look at why NS son met Judge whilst Judge was on Umrah. Also, people should speak to "man" who made this video scam and then left country. Is this "man" and is now a wanted man.....:)
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Dec 04, 2020 06:13pm
When Lahore High Court Judges will fall in this virus, some has to go, who are NOT delivering justice to Model Town Massacre and who bailed N League Leaders.
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Dec 04, 2020 07:28pm
not surprised , however the amount of time it took to silence him is surprisingly long, considering the efficiency of number one agency in the world.
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Dec 04, 2020 07:53pm
the days of accountability are gone
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Dec 04, 2020 08:41pm
First Khadim Hussain and now Arshad Malik dies with COVID. So convinient. The forces society is up against isn’t human any more.
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Dec 04, 2020 08:45pm
I think Coronavirus is a serious menace to the judges community these days. Justice Faiz Essa and justice Siddiqui be advised to follow the SOPs by wearing face masks, using sanitizer and keeping social distance from the infectious disease. They are also advised to confine themselves to their duty points and abstain from wandering in public.
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Dec 04, 2020 08:56pm
Deep state is loving it ... going through the target list under the COVID 19 guise!
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Dec 04, 2020 09:57pm
@B Civilian, Must be your breath!
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Dec 04, 2020 11:02pm
PM IK smart locked down in action .
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Dec 04, 2020 11:10pm
RIP... money and corruption cannot save you.. Thats the rule. AND COVID is real...take precautions.
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Dec 04, 2020 11:43pm
Very honest judge.
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Dec 04, 2020 11:47pm
RIP. Very brave and honest man.
Pakistan lost a honourable brave man.
Ina lillah he elai he Rajeghoon.
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Dec 04, 2020 11:51pm
The authorities must take action. There must be something wrong.
How on earth whoever is against of NS and Co, they have miserable end.
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Dec 05, 2020 12:06am
No comments! except every living thing must die one day!
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Dec 05, 2020 12:36am
It's something else but Corona..
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Dec 05, 2020 12:39am
@AAA, also investigate if Nawaz’s mother’s death was natural or not. Don’t forget to include Nawaz’s wife.
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Dec 05, 2020 12:40am
@B Civilian, why that doesn’t happen with N or Zardari families.
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Dec 05, 2020 12:43am
Another lost to IKs smart lockdown
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Dec 05, 2020 12:44am
What’s going on in Islamabad?
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Dec 05, 2020 01:06am
Prayers for the departed soul.
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Dec 05, 2020 02:22am
Open the secret before someone eliminate you.
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Dec 05, 2020 03:38am
@B Civilian,
"I smell something fishy."
The best solution for you is to stop eating fish.
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Dec 05, 2020 03:45am
@Umme Jahra,
"Something Fishy"
Crabs.
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Dec 05, 2020 04:37am
@ZZQ, and who commanded him to convict NS with insufficient evidence.
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Dec 05, 2020 06:16am
I’m also concerned about his death. Apparently he convicted Nawaz and family. This seems very suspicious! I don’t trust the doctors too.
Are they same doctors who called for immediate release of nawaz in order to flee Pak on medical grounds.
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Dec 05, 2020 07:58am
He should have written a memoir
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Dec 05, 2020 08:30am
Why are they still using ventilators? They don't work.
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Dec 05, 2020 09:43am
May your soul rest in peace and mercy.
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Dec 05, 2020 11:16am
@Malik, yes.
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