RAWALPINDI: Taking a jab at the inquiry conducted by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in the ephedrine quota scandal and the recent emergence of two accused as immunity-granted witnesses, Ali Musa Gilani said on Monday that although he is “not even accused in the case” he would also like to “volunteer as an immunity-granted witness,” Express News reported.
Speaking to the media in Rawalpindi, Gilani blamed the media for misreporting events in the ephedrine scandal and said, “It is the media, because of which, suo motu notices are taken. Media should report objectively.”
‘Missing’ DG health appears before trial court
In a surprising development, former director-general health Dr Rasheed Jumma who had previously gone missing appeared before the trial court today to record his statement.
Dr Jumma’s statement was recorded by ANF’s investigation team.
In his statement, he revealed that he was pressurised by the former health minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin, former health secretary Khushnood Lashari and Gilani for the allotment of the ephedrine quota to Danas pharmaceutical company and Berlex Limited.
The former DG health said that Danas pharmaceutical company and Berlex Limited were allotted a quota of 2,500kg and 6,500kg of ephedrine, respectively.
He further revealed that the three men had also pressurised him for the sale of ephedrine within Pakistan which was meant for export purposes.
Dr Jumma prayed to the court that he should be provided security now that he had become an immunity-granted witness.
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@Tahir Ahmad: Agreed sir, most people don't have a clue what the reality is, Makhdoom Shahab was the one who actually started the inquiry and he just got framed because gilani did not want another PM from southern punjab.
@Abid P Khan: Immunity started with the promulgation of NRO by the President Pervaiz Masharaf to cover all the wrong doings/corrupt practices by the people from all walk of life, this includes beau crates politicians, and certain army officers,
Now the this group of present regime must be looking for an other General Musharraf who can come and rescue them.
Aurangzeb Chowdhry Rawalpindi
Grant immunity to all thieves. Put all honest men/women on trial... after all democracy is the best revenge. These people have spent time in jail already, so now they are committing the crimes.
How do you know former health minister was involved?@Sarmad Hassan:
Shame on the moderator to allow derogatory remarks to appear on these pages, while he filtered out selectively any references to judiciary or military.
A convenient and hostile way of dispensing justice for the PCO court is to give immunity to the main culprits and make them star witness to nab the elected political leaders. That is why each main criminal who has done the crime with his own hands and free will is made the star witness and prosecutor. This is the second shameful example after the Memo.
Dr Rashid Jumma, former DG Health, and Rizwan Khan, former director of Danas, are the main accused in the case. They should not have been made immunity-granted witnesses. On of them gave the quota and the other got the quota. The actual case is about the misuse of quota and not the allocation so how is Makhdoom Shahabuddin responsible for that? Especially when he is the one who launched an inquiry. I am sure had Mr Makhdoom been involved he would not have initiated the inquiry, rather he would have avoided it. Mr Makhdoom was implicated in the case day he filed his nomination for the prime ministership. There is a conspiracy against him. He is one of the few politicians whose integrity and honesty cannot be doubted. Therefore I request the honorable court to review it's decision on immunity-granted witnesses and Dr Jumma and Mr Rizwan be taken to task.
The legacy of SC left behind by the current set Of judges is going to be an unpalatable one. A sad legacy it will be indeed
@jibran: And why would he randomly pick Musa gilani to be the one he wants to put blame on;if he is only trying to save his skin? In pakistan either mullahs and Zaid hamid have conspiracy theories or PPP jiyalas.
All these corruption allegations have as much to do with democracy as being a Pakistani or a Muslim. The corruption is going on for generations from water in milk to fake medicines and fake baby formula. This is happening not because we are Muslims or Pakistanis but despite of being Muslims and Pakistanis. None of these were democrats foreigners or dual citizens they were Pakistani Muslims first and remain last. Should we blame for all the wrongdoings to Islam or Pakistan, not.
@Haris Farooq: What's wrong with the people, when ever a corrupt politician is caught he raise hue and cry that jamoohiriat is in danger. I think it is the only country in the world where prerequisite to join politics and to govern the country is one must have been charged and have been convicted on corruption charges. Oh! Haris , you had been sarcastic !!!!!!
@Haris Farooq: what type of democracy u want? like this rubbish and fraudulent democracy which is the worst than a dictatorship. Bring neat and clean politician at least they eat each other not grab the money of poor people.
The simple answer to all the critics of Musa GILANI is that if mr jumma had any integrity then he should have spoken much earlier,As a doctor he has to have integrity It is him who has done corruption, doesn't matter who told him,He may have immunity from the courts but he should be investigated by Pakistan medical council and also by international narcotic agencies where he can not plead immunity his sudden disappearance and reappearance is proof that he is being pressurised by dark forces of pakistan to blame politicaians belonging to PPP
Former director health, Rasheed Jumma in his testimony given to Anti Narcotics Forces in Ephedrine case confessed that he granted the quota for Ephedrine on pressure from Ali Musa Gilani, Makhdoom Shahbuddin and Khushnood Lashari. Watch this Video http://goo.gl/FlNIO
This is a country where a prime minister is a criminal and his sons are moking money. The president in this country believes only in cronyism. Look how a junior person has been made head of FBR! How a bad guy was made Auditor General! Is this country worth living?
these goons are already immune to any shame or morality. Now they want immunity from Law, somehow they beleive they are way above the law! anything less its a "jamhooriat key khilaf sazish hey"
"Democracy is the best revenge"
You all have immunity, same goes to your father and your most dearest uncle Sam have the same....so dont be worry.
only in Pakistan, a looser with no or very little education can make billions doing nothing..... only merit has to be his connections to the so called political leaders... long live Pakistani democracy
If every body become immunity witness then how the case can be proceeded. Now the things will be more open , the ex-Minister Health will give his verdict.
His trial should be held on daily basis ,just for the purpose of record ,there are 22 countries Iran Iraq-Singapore -Thiland -Philippines-Indonesia Uk-Japan Korea -China and more who have complained and have moved in the in UN on the this particular case whey they have claimed Gov of Pakistan and son of PM is involved in sending drugs in their respected countries .Shame on you Musa Gilani !
The whole case is based on testimony of a bureaucrat whom the Court has granted immunity. There is no record of anything he says and there is no proof. So basically its his word against Gillani Junior and Makhdoom Shahab.
This is the only place in the world where the Court is pursuing the case despite such dearth of evidence!
Ali Musa like his dad loves to play the victim
Non Democratic Forces wants to derail the fragile democracy in Pakistan. ANF and Courts dont want Jamhooriat.
dear govt , As u saw so u shall rea.
hahahaa
Well Done SC and DG Rasheed Jumma Who proved that they are not Thick Skinned. The SC surely will not let any body to escape. Now the people see where the Prince Gilani and Shahb ud din will go.
Sir you all have immunity, dont worry.
If, according to Musa Gilani, he is not involved, why he is claiming to be immunity witness.
Such corrupt peopel should be hanged in public. No immunity.
Mr. ex PM, is this behaviour part of your Jamhooriat?
So what is this guy trying to say ? the whole thing is a lie ? there hasn't been any scam in ephedrine case at all ? Every single family in PPP has hurted Pakistan's institutions more than anybody. Even if this guy isn't involved in the case, he can go to his dad blaming him for his mis governance instead of bashing on media reporting. How come a health ministry of a country be involved in narcotics and drugs ? What kind of country and governance is this ? unbelievable. just unbelievable !