Tribune Take: Aitzaz's appointment may defuse PPP, SC tensions

The new representation will help defuse tensions between the federal government and the Supreme Court.


Mahawish Rezvi January 17, 2012
Tribune Take: Aitzaz's appointment may defuse PPP, SC tensions

In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani approved Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan as his lawyer in a contempt of court notice issued against him.

Gulraiz Khan, Senior Sub-editor at The Express Tribune, says the move will help defuse tensions between the federal government and the Supreme Court.

He says representation by Babar Awan led to frequent stand-offs between the two institutions. But for those who are expecting fireworks thinking that Ahsan has to appear before Chief Justice Iftekhar Chaudry, will be disappointed because the seven member bench does not include him.

Read Gulraiz Khan’s articles here.

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The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.
The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.

COMMENTS (5)

Khi2Kpk | 12 years ago | Reply

@ufaquarian: He is an open minded, unbiased person and a lawyer by profession. So now he can be seen with any client who need his counsel which can not be said about a politician who can only support his leaders or party policy. Actually being contacted by PM in such time he gained more respect from all sides.

ufaquarian | 12 years ago | Reply

I dont know whats happening with AA, he had rightfully separated from day to day PPP but now when its in hot waters he is coming into light with both Zardari and Gilani.........I am losing respect for him :(

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