Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf appeared before the Supreme Court on Monday in the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case and sought more time to follow its orders.
Several comments from eminent personalities emerged after the hearing – some in favour of the courts, others in favour of the ruling government.
Against
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, talking to the media, said that the government has been constantly seeking time in the case, mocking the court and the country. “The government had promised us that it will restore the judiciary but in fact, it wanted the court of Abdul Hameed Dogar to flourish,” he claimed.
Sharif added that the courts are working according to the law and the Constitution, and if the government had done the same, the situation would not have been the same today.
Justice (retd) Shaiq Usmani also reiterated that the court will stick to its decision and the government should comply with the orders. “The directions are very clear that the government has to write a letter. It is impossible for the court to take back its decision, and the government should make accommodation.”
He stressed that the letter will have to be written, even if the government makes the law minister or the law secretary to carry out the task.
In favour
Parliamentarians, coalition parties, as well as the attorney general of Pakistan, after the hearing, expressed their support for the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
Attorney General Irfan Qadir said that according to the law, there is a specific way of sacking someone from his post and it cannot be done so by going against the law.
Parliamentarian Muneer Orakzai maintained that he will support the government in electing a third prime minister if the current one is disqualified.
Haji Adeel from coalition party Awami National Party (ANP) said that the government follows the law and the prime minister also appeared before the court when he was summoned. “The court said that he was not indicted. We also asked for six weeks and the court gave us three weeks.”
Federal Minister Amin Fahim also said that the court cannot repeat the same action as in the case of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani according to the Constitution.
Stressing on the need of negotiations, Interior Minister Rehman Malik maintained that the prime minister will consult his legal team and the government will act according to their advices.
The stance of the PPP for the implementation of the court orders is constitutional, Federal Minister Manzoor Watto maintained.
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Nawaz Shareef : we are fed up you sorry :P you disappointed us alot . its too late now
@Blithe - You will never hear clear cut response from Nawaz. He has no guts to make clear statements and make bold decisions. You can vote him with close eyes but for any rationale person he is not the guy. Read following what a reporter saw and heard from N. Shareef
http://www.saach.tv/2012/08/26/jo-dekha-jo-suna-part-2/
Mian Sahib your value is going to negative from zero because of ur cheap drama.
@Kulamarva Balakrishna: Mind your own business, and let your Manmohan Singh settle the issue of coal mines. OK
It is exactly these kind of replies by our Pakistani's that have given Pakistan a very bad name in the World today..learn some TOLERANCE ..TRY TO INTEGRATE more with the wider World..perhaps then you will be in a state to decide the fate of Pakistan! This is an International media..everyone and anyone has the RIGHT TO VIEW AND COMMENT!
Mian Saab - do you us all a favour and quit politics please? You have passed your sell by date. You've never done anything good for the country. Quitting politics for good would be the only decent thing you could do for Pakistan. Imran Khan and Tehreek-e- Insaf is the only hope now and I will be voting for them this time and I hope everyone else will as well.
This double standard of NS and its paid media person, one can see in that video! http://www.zemtv.com/2012/08/27/medias-double-standards-and-their-support-for-status-quo/
This is a leader for who has millions of Pakistanis supporters.
Nawaz Sharif, please also have a clear cut response against division of Punjab. I want to hear something from your lips for maintaining the prularlism of Punjab and against language bifurcation.
How right is Mian Sahib; The government is mocking the judiciary by asking for time. He was showing utmost respect to the Supreme Court by storming it with his goons. This shows the moral and intellectual bankruptcy of the PMLN top bosses. What should we expect from the lower ones?
Now that election time is near he woke up to oppose. What happened during last four years? Don't try to fool as it is not 80s or 90s.
@Beatle: Vienna,August 27,2012 Bacche,monitoring the media is my business,samazhe? Taravadu Taranga Trust for Media Monitoring TTTMM India --Kulamarva Balakrishna
@KB please go and vote for PTI eventually you will regret later!
This guy is one of the responsibles of current situation. It is fun to read his statements regarding this government. What a joke? Sleep on Pakistan.
Mr shareef very right. PP should learn for him follow him what he did with judiciary and don't waste nation time by asking for adjourments.
O Mian Saab Jaan Diyo :D ............ Tehreek-e-Insaf is only HOPE Imran Khan Zindabad
Nawaz Sharif is a playing the role of undertaker and is still trying to arrange for the funeral of the buried. He is not coming out of the trauma of Musharraf’s adventure nor is he forgetting Justice Dogar who did no harm to him. By the way, what is the difference between Justice Dogar and Justice Iftikhar. Both took oath under PCO. Both supported their political mentors. Both justified the rule of Pervez Musharraf. Both took political decisions rather than constitutional and legal. Both were involved in promoting their children’s interests, though Justice Dogar 's daughters case is peanuts in front of Arsalan's case. Justice Dogar never used Judiciary to protect his family business.
Ohhh Finally he came out of raiwing to show his presence....He has no time for plan, policy and other important country issue...
Has Nawaz Sharif joined the list of spokemen of Political Judiciary. As a matter of fact, such statements add to the impression that PML N is the political wing of Supreme Court. Such statements should be taken as contempt by the courts.
Government should forward the allegations levied by Faisal Raza Abidi to the supreme judical consul so that the name of the Chief Justice could be cleared.
There may be some legal compulsions for adjournments,but it can not carry on ad-infinitum, keeping the nation in limbo.Now it should come to an end?
Just like you did the same when you attacked it back in your era?
Whatever they do Mr. Shareef, it will still be better than attacking the Supreme Court premises and judges, as you did in your term.
@Kulamarva Balakrishna: Mind your own business, and let your Manmohan Singh settle the issue of coal mines. OK.
Time is money and for corrupt government, its more money. Anyone who grants them time plays with future of the country.
Mian Sahib, What did you do back in Time by jumping over the supreme court walls with battons??
Mian Saab Jaan Deyo...
Quit playing friendly opposition!
The court is granting extension to PM because they are part of the same system. They dont want to be locked up again in their houses with kids. So time for everyone is good. It will keep the system up and running
I was somewhat in favour of PML (N) until I heard Nawaz Sharif talking and making fun of Javaid Hashmi; I am off to PTI vote-bank.
Vienna,August 27,2012 It appears to be a Saloman´s test case to expose the culprit or culprits. As for Pakistan it may turn out to be a credibility issue internationally. Taravadu Taranga Trust for Media Monitoring TTTMM India --Kulamarva Balakrishna
Why i sHon .Supreme Court grating extension/adjournment?. People are feeling confused