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Arsalan challenges NAB jurisdiction, writes new letter to chairman
Arsalan Iftikhar says he did not get first notice, NAB interpreted absence wrongly in second notice.
Says did not get first notice, NAB interpreted absence wrongly in second notice. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL/EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD: Arsalan Iftikhar, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry’s son, has challenged the jurisdiction of the National Accountablity Bureau (NAB) and the joint investigation team (JIT) in his case that was handed over to the NAB by Attorney General Ifran Qadir, Express News reported on Thursday.
While speaking to the media outside the NAB headquarters, Arsalan expressed “strong legal reservations” against the juridiction of both investigation teams that were conducting his investigation.
He said that the matter was sub-judice and refrained from commenting on it but gave details regarding him not appearing before NAB as per the notice issued to him.
“I just came here today to clarify that I did not get the notice and you (NAB) interpreted it (my absence) wrongly in the second one,” said Arsalan.
He said that he had twice, through his counsel, written letters to the NAB but had not received a reply, adding that he had written another one today to NAB Chairman Faseeh Bukhari.
Upon being asked about his statement which says JIT and NAB are “biased”, Arsalan said that he had given reasons for such a statement in his letter submitted today, adding that he had a right to refute allegations.
“I have certain fundamental legal rights under Article 10-A of the Constitution and I have given my statements in the Supreme Court where I strongly refute them,” he said.
Answering claims of alleged harrassment on his part, Arsalan laughed and asked the media personnel whether he looked like someone who was capable of doing such a thing.
On specualtions that the JIT’s issuance of a notice to the Supreme Court registrar was an attempt at involving the chief justice in the matter, Arsalan refrained from commenting but hinted at the Malik Riaz interview.
“I cannot comment on this but you know this has some background, some media leakages, some planted things,” said Arsalan, adding, “the drama has many actors, directors and producers. You’ll find out when the time comes.”
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Guess who will hear the case, yes Just us Arif Khalgi and Just us Jwad S Khwaja.
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CJ’s son still thinks he can order around NAB chairman and JIT members. Clearly he gets instructions from dad and uncles. Since CJ is almost almighty himself, Arsalan has no fear of ever getting convicted or even indicted. Now having said that I think that NAB chairman must not waver from his given assignment. The SC registrar is the main witness. He’s the one who accompanied Arsalan while Malik Riaz and CJ talked in wee hours of the night. Dr. Faqir, with all due respect is just an employee of CJ. Arsalan is worried about him spilling the beans. While uncles are worried about the truth ever coming out. They are justly concerned because if Dr. Faqir tells all, The Uncles will be scrambling for damage control and their survival. Damage is already done. Media told public about what had happened and people have figured out the missing pieces of the puzzle. CJ needs to have a popularity poll conducted. I think he trails way way behind Zardari.
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Interesting. Seems like some big intelligent mind behind his moves.
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“Arsalan Iftikhar, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry’s son, has challenged the jurisdiction of the National Accountablity Bureau (NAB) and the joint investigation team (JIT) in his case that was handed over to the NAB by Attorney General Ifran Qadir, Express News reported on Thursday.” ——- It needs slight correction here and I guess I’d go ahead and help you with it. It should be reported that “Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad father of Arsalan Chaudhry, has challenged the jurisdiction of the National Accountablity Bureau (NAB) and the joint investigation team (JIT) in his case that was handed over to the NAB by Attorney General Ifran Qadir” Uza Syed corrected this on Thursday, July 26, 2012.
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Ha! Ha!! Ha!!!
Son of ‘the Law’ has no respect for any law.
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Arsalan Iftikhar appeared before NAB’s joint investigation team and submitted his written responseWatch this video:
http://goo.gl/O4oTB
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Actually NAB chairman appointment should be challenged.
NAB chairman should be ashamed of executing this job when the unemployment is in full swing in the country and he after serving 30+ years still want to grasp the authority posts.
Why no other unemployed eduacted person can be appointed on this position?
Secondly NAB chiarman daugter was employed by Mailk Riaz. This implies he will be biased in his decisions. he should resign and face also the accountability music.
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Zardari and CJ is fighting for their children how to Protect their future.if they thank the same for Pakistani children today will be different Pakistan
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NAB should arrest him even if they have to raid chief justice house. Afterall, no one is above the law.
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After leaked interview of Malik Riaz and his recent meeting with Nawaz Sharif in Dubai, i cannot believe that Arslan Iftikhar was blackmailing Malik Riaz. this was definitely trap for SC.
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He should be treated the sa way as his father treats people in his court.
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Arrest him. No one is above the law.
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@Uza Syed:
“It needs slight correction here and I guess I’d go ahead and help you with it. It should be reported that “Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad father of Arsalan Chaudhry, has challenged the jurisdiction of the National Accountablity Bureau (NAB) and the joint investigation team (JIT) in his case that was handed over to the NAB by Attorney General Ifran Qadir” Uza Syed corrected this on Thursday, July 26, 2012.”
Your comments are a treat to read like the comments of @Zaid Hamid and @Mirza as you guys wisdom, comprehension, and logic is far superior than any other commentator including myself. I congratulate you for successfully defending the Lordship of Pakistan Peoples Party against totally baseless allegations of graft, plunder, and ineptness while the fact is that the Lordship’s unparalleled omniscience, sapience, and astuteness has taken the country to unseen heights within just 4 years of time. Also it is only malicious propaganda of the enemies of Pakistan maligning the Lordship and the ministers of Pakistan Plunder Party in the unfounded accusations of unprecedented corruption and mismanagement in RRPs, PIA, Steel Mills, Railway, NICL etc. It should also be noted with great pride that the Lordship has successfully been able to maintain inflation at around 20% as a matter of strategy to benefit the poor people of the country through trickle effect via businessmen, traders, and industrialists. Further, more than 60% devaluation in the value of Rupee was also a commendable achievement of the Lordship as it was necessary to increase exports and decrease the import bill by discouraging expensive imports.Recommend
The doctor has reservations about the jurisdiction of the J.I.T. HIs dear Papa should tell all such reservations carry no weight,as he has been telling Gilani during his trial or Papa dear has given him guarantee that the S.C. court is there to give him complete protection.After all he did not commit any sin by taking his family including his mother for a holiday to London on somebody else’s expense.Papa is very proud of his genius who became a biilionare in less than three years.
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Your story states; “Answering claims of alleged harrassment on his part, Arsalan laughed and asked the media personnel whether he looked like someone who was capable of doing such a thing.” Why did anyone not have the courage to say ‘Yes, you like like that!’* Honestly he does look like a crook with his shalwar qameez, unshaven and a Pierre Cardin coat on top. What else does a Don look like?
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sir, himidik’s comments missing?
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