Rehman Malik pleads to become party to Riaz-Arsalan case

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Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik. — Photo by APP/File

KARACHI: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik on Thursday filed a petition be a party to the Arsalan Iftikhar case.

Advocate on record Abdul Shakoor filed the petition on his behalf.

A Joint investigation team of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is currently investigating the allegations leveled against the Chief Justice’s son Arsalan Iftikhar by the property tycoon and former Bahria town Chief Malik Riaz.

Riaz had accused Arsalan of taking millions of rupees to influence his father's (CJ) court in the property related cases against the former Bahria town chief.

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irfan

Jul 26, 2012 05:04pm

Good luck mr. malik. Arsalan is being protected by Daddy and uncles. He is untouchable.

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Tahir IQ

Jul 26, 2012 04:11pm

This case will set a precedent that no one is above the law and it will have tremendous impact in the country for corruption which is prohibited in Islam.It in the best interest of Pakistan, that the investigation must be conducted at arm's length. This allegation has created unhealthy environment, and only truth will prevail. CJ has set an example of integrity that justice cannot be bought through influence. Measure joining by Rehman Malik into this case will give impression of vendatta against Supreme Court (CJ) unless he bring evidence to support the allegation. The culture of favouritism & corruption needs to end NOW in order for Pakistan to progress and flourish. All pakistan living overseas biting their nails hearing sad stories everyday. May Allah (SWT) shower his Rehmah to Citizen of Pakistan during the month of Ramadan. Ameen.

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Tahir IQ

Jul 26, 2012 04:10pm

It is important that truth come out of allegation against CJ's son Dr. Arsalan taking million of rupees from Riaz Malik. It appears that some things have been mixed up with personal relationship favours to kick back (assumed) to influence the CJ. Dr. Arsalan should have been careful, who he was dealing with to avoid any potential conflict of interest as his father was a CJ of Pakistan, highly respected person in the country and around the world.

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Hashim

Aug 06, 2012 02:20pm

Nothing will happen to junior Chaudry, as far as his Dad is sitting as a CJ.

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