Disputable allegations: President’s spokesman condemns Nawaz Sharif’s accusation

Says allegations amount to dragging the president into controversies.

ISLAMABAD:

Senator Farhatullah Babar, spokesperson to President, has deplored the unsubstantiated accusations hurled by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif in a public meeting against the country’s president.

In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson said that the President as head of the state and in deference to recent court’s observations has scrupulously refrained from indulging in partisan political activities or making political statements.

Even though there is enough material to respond to Nawaz Sharif’s allegations in a befitting manner, the President would refrain from directly responding to the allegations respecting the dignity of his high office.

Senator Babar said that the hurling of unsubstantiated and politically motivated allegations amounted to dragging the President into political controversies in contravention of court’s ruling.

The President would continue to refrain from indulging in partisan political activities and avoid making political statements, he said.

At the same time it is hoped that political leaders would also avoid dragging the President in partisan political contest and uphold the spirit of the court’s ruling.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 21^st, 2013.