Ephedrine case: SC issues notice to Ali Musa Gilani
Former DG Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Major General Shakil has also been issued a notice, while later during the day, Musa Gilani left for South Africa.
Earlier today, ANF had also requested the Interior Ministry to add Musa Gilani's name to the Exit Control List.
According to sources, ANF officials informed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry that secretary narcotics was trying to protect Musa Gilani. The chief justice was reported to have said that this was a sensitive issue, where they needed to tread carefully.
The case regarding the illegal sale of Ephedrine was registered on October 10 last year, after two pharmaceutical companies — Danas Pharmaceutical Limited and Berlex Lab International – were accused of obtaining export quotas for the drug in collusion with the health ministry officials that exceeded the limits fixed by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).
The INCB had fixed an annual quota of 22,000kg of ephedrine for Pakistan for 2010-11, but the ministry of health following its devolution allocated a quota of around 31,000kg of the drug.
Later, ANF’s investigation had allegedly established a direct link between Ali Musa Gilani and the multi-billion drug scandal.
Correction: Due to a typographical error, 'Ephedrine' was earlier misspelled as 'Epherdine' in the headline. The error has been rectified.
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@Usman Lakha
Imagine Bilawal President - AMG PM............will top the list of transparency international
@us_roamer: because the party and its members seem to think that the law doesnt apply to them. Just because ZAB was allegedly wrongfully hanged its members ignore all laws and indulge in corruption of an unprecedented scale. Thats why the CJP is after the PPP, cause no one else has the guts to do so.
Why CJ make all example out of PPP.... ???????????
Corruption and PPP always go together.
Son of the longest self-serving PM of Pakistan. Democracy tainted with Hypocrisy.
@k.pervez: Are their no Punjabi's in Baluchistan. Quetta is full of them. The CJP was born in QUetta my friend and his father originates from JUulundher in Indian PUnjab. Do your research on the cocnept of domocile.
Since AITAZAZ and BABAR AWAN are PPP Members it will be conflict of interest if they defend the MUSA GILANI.punishment should be exemplury and PM Gilani should also be banned from elections as he must have told MUSA his son to do this scam.
If it is a case of misuse of quota then Mr, Iftekhar Ch is Punjabi but become judge on domicile of Baluchistan. Is it not misuse of quota.
Nice. The military rule brings in heroin. The democratic rule brings in Ephedrine. Nice co operation. By the way, how did he manage to leave the country while being the prime accused in this case? What if he does nt come back fearing the court?
I hope becomes the next PM n loots u guys more n makes india n afghanistan stronger :-)
Chief (Justice) Sahib, will you please do something concrete...............to nail the corrupt rulers and thier kids and cronies. Or just topi drama!!
The Supreme Court has become a mere post office, issuing notices to all and sundry without bringing any of the cases to their judicial (and logical) conclusions. This does not reflect well on it, as justice has to be seen to be done rather than just creating media hype and letting the issues die down.
No sympathy for corrupt or criminals, elite or commoners. We are eager to hang him even on just a notice. In Pakistan When sense and sense-ability will rule? take a pause please, let the system work, let him defend himself first, this is what Islam says and this is what democracy means. By the way, how many of us living in Pakistan can honestly claim that we never been part of corruption - bribe taker or giver. Quit blaming everything on PPP, in last thirty five (35) years, how many years PPP have ruled? or since independence how many years PPP have ruled? and in those years was really PPP ruling? or they were only to take blame for other's mistakes. Even today who runs the foreign policy? who runs law enforcement? etc...Pakistan mostly ruled by either by Military or by PML, what we are seeing is the result of bad policies oo Military and PML. Open your eyes, of course, if Ali Mosa Gilani is guilty he must be punished as an ordinary man get punished, period.
Democracy is best revenge! All taking revenge from Nation by destroying it !
@Yaida M: You must be kidding, Have you checked how things are proceeding in this case, or you are just trying to validate ur opinion? The PM changed all the inquiry officers just a day before this proceeding, if CJ has done so wrong here by merely asking for a proper case, then what about PM.... Oh!!!! I forgot they are the LEGACY of BHUTTOs...sh sh ... we need to pay respect to the DEMOCRACY>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
http://e.jang.com.pk/04-10-2012/lahore/pic.asp?picname=117.gif
this is what is expected from product of NRO drafted/supported by uk , usa and their rep mushraf
Nothing will happen to him.....i think everybody has forgotten how they made it easy for moonis elahi to escape........
@Yaida M, for your information the Pakistan Narcotic Agency is a law enforcement outfit just like the police, no body is after these thugs, just look at their records, all of them are involved one corruption after another, the fact is that in Pakistan the elite class thinks they are above the law and that goes for the military personal too.The lower judiciary is intimidated or bribed by these looter and that's why the Supreme Court has to get in the action.What do they teach the younger generation in Pakistan when they deliberately violate the laws and then flaunt them publicly .I would say that Gilani junior should be prosecuted and if found innocent then let him go free otherwise send him to jail for few years and be a lesson to new crops of corrupt politicians and their families.
The people commenting in defense of Musa Gilani and talking about interference of Judiciary in affairs of politicians are those people who are living abroad for decades and for them Pakistan can only be seen through some news websites and they are unaware of what is really going on in Pakistan and what the Pakistanis think at home. The ordinary people living in Pakistan are with the Judiciary and they have already lost hope in Politicians owing to the current regime of Corrupt Politicians,
I can agree if Musa is guilty he should be tried but perception is stronger than reality. Apparently Generals are operating through the corridors of judiciary. A Case is registered on the violation of exceeding limits set by International Narcotics board (INCB) monitored by a General. Well Viena convention is also an international forum but its parameters are not followed. This is double standard. Every thing is happening under the nose of Iftekhar Ch in lower judiciary but he is closing his eye.
In a deprived society like Pakistan Judiciary must be independent we need two eyed judges to ensure equal rights of down trodden people. Apex court is court for affluent class who can afford to pay fee in lakhs and million. This honorable court is doing nothing for masses in large and enjoys little credibility among 50% people who donot have access both to justice and media.
He is very talented.
Lets see who will be devils advocate.May be The Great Babar Awan or the Greatest Aitizaz Ahsin.Gillani sons are every where.You name any corruption and you will find them there.There is no limit for lust for money to them.Most annoying thing and strange thing is that you people find their supporter on the forum who are justify their corruption.May Allah save us from such evils. Aitiza Ahsin Zindabad.Babar Awan paindabad
First, it is an active ingredient in a nasal decongestant.
Second, as with many drugs such as anti-allergy drugs, anti-depressants, drugs for neuro-psychological treatments, there can be illegal usage. And it boils down to the drug stores not to sell them without prescription.
Third, If I am a CEO of a pharmaceutical company, I don't know what "raw materials" to purchase. I will have experts working for me, who will determine the active ingredients, run trials, and manufacture the drugs for me. My job is to run the business affairs. Period!
it looks too good to be true - a long way to go!
Just fine Ali Musa Gilani Rs. 50,000 so that his corruption is punished once for all.
such cases have been registered against Rahool Gandhi in India and as yet nothing has been proved I can assure you the same court system will find him not guilty
Nothing will come out of it.. the matter will drag on and on.. investigators & prosecutors will be shuffled around.. witnesses will back track..
NICL case rerun!
This corrupt government must be removed immediately, The only party which can take over from here is PML(N). It has roots in all provinces and ready to govern. Unfortunately Imran is not ready yet, he needs another decade of planning.
In Pakistan (barh khet ko kha rahi haa) the fence is devouring the field. Now the time has come ,for the field (crop eg the public) to grow up and destroy the fence.
He is just following his leader's steps...democracy is the best revenge.
very good CJ to expose musa gillani they dont even feel ashame of it
Like father Like Son - what you expect from these peoples -
Never mind we deserve people like this to rule us. People instead of criticising our future leader Mr Musa we should gang up on PTI rural empowerment policy announcement news and nit pick, criticise each and every detail and proposed plans.
Aitezaz uncle zindabad!!
The Chief Justice is being seen as one who is 'playing to the gallery' instead of punishing blatant wrong doings. He must DO something or else hold his peace and share the responsibility for the collapse of the system.
No Presidential immunity here, a massage from establishment via the Supreme Court.
I am not a fan of the Gilanis. But it looks like the Supreme Court wants to be the defacto ruler of Pakistan. Aren't such cases supposed to be prosecuted by the police? I have a feeling that the judiciary and the military are hand in glove to topple this government - one way or another. So much for an independent judiciary !!
Removing General Shakeel months before his retirement from his post as DG ANF , and a few other high ranking officials speaks volumes of the case. I do hope SC will be able to give a exemplary decision in the case
good going CJ!
But Ali Musa has immunity under article 248 doesn't he? Like father like sons!
Justice delayed is justice denied. Please please please indict Ali Musa if he's guilty, the likelihood of which is very high in this case. This is the most corrupt PM in the history of Pakistan. Let people see justice is blind and award exemplary punishment and in quick time.
Let him travel. But let the foreign authorities know about his drug dealing activities . They will know know how to treat him . First of all he will not be treated as a VIP. Probably lock him him up for 25 years. Confiscate all his assets abroad.he will never enjoy his ill gotten gains.
PM Gilani wrote in his book when he was in jail that "he had to sell his watch to pay the college fee of his son" now his son owns Audi's, Mercedes and billions of property,
messing up with drugs have upto death penalty in civilised world. Another prince that needs to be adjusted. Democracy is NOT for us!
@Shafique Ahmed Madani: Have you seen anything. Media still not reporting anything on GB after the bus attack and there is a phone blackout. CJP cannot take action unless credible information provided. Dont blame the court but those responsible for censoring media and letting things go out of control in GB.
Excellent! Corruption at such a young age. I bet this guy will become the President of Pakistan one day! He seems to be talented!
Happy Birthday Ali Musa...:)
It's 'Ephedrine'. not 'Epherdine'. Get your spellings right ET.
They have crossed all the limits of shame and indignity.
The brand "Gilani" means "Corruption".
secretary narcotics was trying to protect Ali Musa Gilani
The revenge of Democracy!
justice is blind, don't see more then 50 killed and over 200 kidnapped in G-B
I think "DEMOCRACY" is again in danger.
please hang him and make an example.
He is in twenties and just look at him, your father must be proud of you to move on with the family ritual
These kids of corrupt ruling elite are going to be 10 times more morally & financially corrupt then incumbent ones, May Allah save Pakistan from these sophisticated looting generation!
I pray that high and mighty also get justice and punishment according to law. just like a common citizen.If they are innocent they should be let free.
Let justice be done
It's not too late----get him and make an example out of this criminal.