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Asghar Khan case: Army endorses apex court ruling
The army also attempted to distance itself from the two former generals.
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PM vows to take action against accused
Calls on them to apologise to the nation ‘for stealing the elections’.
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The saga ends: Exposed
Ex-ISI, army chiefs found guilty of rigging 1990 general elections and Legal action ordered against Beg.
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In the ‘national interest’
Thankfully, SC did not fall for ‘national interest’ excuse given by former MI head Sindh to justify his actions.
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Those who rigged 1990 elections should apologise to the nation: Ashraf
Prime Minister vows to take action per law, Constitution against those involved after fair, transparent investigation.
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Asghar Khan case short order: Full text
Supreme Court announces short order on 16-year-old petition filed by Air Marshal (Retd) Muhammad Asghar Khan.
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SC says former Army chief, DG ISI, president rigged 1990 elections
Orders FIA to handle inquiry against all involved.
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Asghar Khan petition: Ex-spymaster absolves ISI of pre-poll fraud
Ex-MI Sindh chief says money went back to GHQ, army acted in national interest.
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No record of political cell in President House: Military secy
Former MI chief presents 21-year-old diary before judicial bench, says it has each and every detail of all accounts.
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No political cell currently active, Presidency tells SC
CJ observes by supporting a party, the president had violated the oath.
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Asghar Khan case: 'President's involvement will be highly unfortunate'
Chief justice remarks posts of president, army chief, ISI head are of great importance.
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Asghar Khan petition: No records of ISI political cell says Secretary Presidency
The Supreme Court bench, granted 48 hours to the President House to submit a comprehensive report.
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Asghar Khan case: Secretary Presidency denies existence of political cell
Asif Hayat says case is very old, Presidency will submit reply after records are found.
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New turn: Presidency made party in Asghar Khan case
Chief justice says no political cell should operate at Presidency; president’s secretary could be called before...
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SC makes office of President a party to Asghar Khan case
A letter has been sent to office of President informing that they have been made a party.
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Asghar Khan petition: Defence ministry denies existence of ISI political cell
Chief justice says reply submitted in 1997 affirmed existence of political cell.
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The withering away of the Asghar Khan case
It is going to be tough to get to the end of this trial due to the highly politicised judicial process in the country.
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Politics and the military
SC should look more deeply into the military’s role, not just in 1990 elections, but also in subsequent elections.
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Asghar Khan petition: Ex-ISI chief to reveal money distributors
Claims Rs70m was funnelled to politicians through him.
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Asghar Khan case: Ex-ISI chief admits money distributed through MI officials
Durrani said that he can name the officers if the court asks him to.
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The ISI and politics
We need to do all that we can to push the ISI out of politics so that it can play its designated role fully.
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ISI’s political cell nullified from its creation
CJ expresses pleasure at election of new PM, continuity of democracy.
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Asghar Khan petition: 'Talks meant to strengthen parliament, weaken judiciary not useful'
Heading a five-member bench, the chief justice said that Bangladesh model will not be brought in the country.
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Asghar Khan case: SC hints at proceeding without Commission reports
AGP notes he is yet to hear from former officials regarding records in Mehran, Habib bank scams. Next hearing June 18.
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Investigating intelligence failures
No steps have been taken to reform security institutions on the lines recommended by the judicial commission.
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Asghar Khan petition: Govt asked for ISI political cell notification
Court asks government to hand over notification on creation of ISI political cell by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in May 1975.
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Counter-affidavit: Durrani concedes ISI role in poll rigging
Lt Gen (retd) Assad Durrani says ISI act of distributing funds was lawful.
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90s poll rigging: ‘I followed orders in best interests of Pakistan’
Ex-ISI chief admits agency role in rigging 1990 polls, says Army Chief fully informed of all activity.
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Asghar Khan petition: ISI not under the command of army chief, says Gen Aslam Beg
Pleads innocence, blames ISI for the 1990 poll rigging.
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Asghar Khan petition: Gen Beg blames ISI for poll rigging
General Mirza Aslam Beg says ISI is a separate entity from the army.
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Asghar Khan petition: CJ slams ‘lack of courage’ of accused parties
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry says next hearing might be last if ‘misplaced’ reports presented.
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Rs10b damages: MQM files lawsuit against a news channel
The case has been filed by Dr Farooq Sattar, MQM’s parliamentary leader in the NA.
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Lost evidence
Crucial reports required in Mehrangate proceedings had gone missing, they may have been innocently misplaced.
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Asghar Khan petition: Key reports ‘misplaced’, SC warns of stern action
Chief justice orders IB to give details of secret fund spending in 1989, 2008
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Mehrangate: Sharifs send legal notices to Younis Habib
Demand formal apology from former Mehran Bank chief within 14 days of receipt of notices.
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Asghar Khan petition: Law ministry asked to produce ‘missing’ reports
Evidence submitted for IB’s alleged interference in Punjab.
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Asghar Khan petition: Attorney general fails to produce crucial reports
AG tells Supreme Court he does not know where former inquiry commission reports of Habib and Mehran Bank are.
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Whose money is it anyway?
Mehrangate case unfurls a design of pilfering money that will mark forever the way politics is done in this country.
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Mehrangate: Nawaz Sharif denies ever knowing Younis Habib
Says, it is a waste of time to comment on Habib's character, the truth behind his claims will soon be exposed.
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Institutions versus organisations
The military is an organisation, has to, must, function according to the rules of the game.
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The political role of the ISI
The ISI is an efficient and well-organised agency. It should not undertake functions beyond its charter.
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Coming home to roost
Not only should guilty Generals be incarcerated, but also the question asked is there a political cell of the ISI now?
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Politics of dirty tricks
Mehrangate: In Pakistan, financial accountability is undermined by delay of audit, not by secret funds.
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Of comeuppances, and superior airs
Doesn’t Kayani know criticism is aimed ONLY at senior ranks i.e., major generals and above, their equivalents?
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Mehrangate: Rehman Malik to sue Shahbaz Sharif
Interior minister to sue Punjab chief minister, Senator Mushahidullah for withdrawing money from IB's account.
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Mehrangate scam: Sharifs to sue Younis Habib for defamation
Shahbaz Sharif claims Habib’s statements are contradictory.
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Misappropriations: Price of saving PPP’s 1989 govt - over Rs100 million
PPP government withdrew money when a no-confidence motion was brought against the then PM Benazir Bhutto.
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Intelligence Bureau: SC takes notice of report on PPP’s misuse of secret funds
Chief justice tells attorney-general to obtain records of the act.
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Asghar Khan petition: Ominous warning to former generals
Court gives scandal protagonists last chance to hire lawyers.
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Shahbaz alleges Rehman Malik took IB money, gets sued for Rs10 billion
Shahbaz says that PML-N will sue Younis Habib over alleged money distribution claims.