Islamabad High Court Justice Babar Sattar has written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Yaqub Aftab in the matter of judges’ transfer. According to sources, Justice Babar Sattar has requested the Chief Justice of Pakistan to personally hear the transfer matter as the president of the Judicial Commission. In the letter, Justice Babar Sattar has requested that the transfer matter be heard in a commission meeting before Article 200 of the Constitution.
A meeting of the Judicial Commission on the matter of judges’ transfer will be held today at the Islamabad High Court, during which Justice Musarrat Hilali, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Shahzad Akram, Justice Arbab Tahir, and Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro will be considered for transfer. However, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yaqub Aftab had opposed the meeting to discuss transfer of judges, while Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court Sardar Tariq Masood had called a meeting of the five-member commission with the re-appointment of the members.
Alma Khan, a close relative of PTI founder Imran Khan, has demanded that Imran Khan’s health test and treatment be conducted in the presence of his family. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has abolished the license requirement for solar consumers with a capacity of 25 kilowatts and less. PTI Senator Barrister Ali Zafar has said that the exchange of judges is not allowed under the Constitution if done out of self-interest.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has said that the exchange of judges without listening to their stance is an attack on the judiciary. PTI leader Imran Khan has said that the cancellation of the April 9 rally was a right decision, as the party did not want to be a hindrance in an international diplomatic activity.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given top priority to promoting investment in the country to facilitate economic growth. The first meeting of the Judicial Commission, chaired by Chief Justice Yaqub Aftab, has been completed. According to sources, the Judicial Commission has approved the transfer of Justice Musarrat Hilali to the Lahore High Court.
The Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department has stated that the missile system is equipped with the latest Avonix and navigation technology. According to the spokesperson of the Water Corporation, the city is facing a shortage of 120 million gallons out of 650 million gallons of water. Mrs. Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, had an eye surgery at the Al-Shifa Trust Hospital on April 17.
A delegation of senior EU officials and business representatives of prominent European companies met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, led by the Director General of International Partnerships of the European Commission. Iranian Ambassador Reza Ameri Mohammad expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating negotiations with the United States.
Senior Provincial Minister Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal has said that the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, is personally interested in promoting tourism and that it will become a strong resource for the revival of the Punjab economy in the coming years. Both PTI members of the Judicial Commission attended the meeting.
