Says he will take Khawaja Asif to court; requests CJ to save the hospital.

Bars Faisal Abidi from presidency, issues show-cause notice.

Options include re-introducing a modified, but similar contempt law through a presidential ordinance.

Court points out that ruling party’s own legislators criticised the legislation.

Federation’s lawyer grilled by assertive apex court.

Federation to begin defence of new law from today.

President, PM on board for the conference.

Referring to contempt law, Justice Khawaja says subordinate legislation cannot trump the Constitution.

Our member­s did everyt­hing short of taking up sticks in their hands to preven­t the passag­e of the bill.

Judge says courts do not want President to be prosecuted since he has immunity; advises govt to file review petition.