PTI chairman Imran Khan. PHOTO: AFP
ISLAMABAD: In his detailed written reply to the Supreme Court in a contempt of court case, Imran Khan reiterated that the term “shameful” is not an abusive word and should not be considered as contempt, Express News reported on Tuesday.
The 21-page long reply will be submitted to the apex court today - a day before the second hearing of the case is scheduled.
A press statement by Imran on July 26 triggered the contempt of court controversy when he said that the judiciary was involved in rigging during the May 11 elections. The PTI chief had later said the statement was made in good faith wherein the reference to the judiciary was for the returning officers (ROs) and district returning officers (DROs) belonging to the subordinate judiciary assigned to the election process.
Imran appeared before the court on August 2 in this regard and submitted a brief written reply.
Unimpressed by the reply, the apex court bench adjourned the hearing till August 28 and asked Imran’s counsel to submit a comprehensive response at the next date of the hearing.
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@Adnan Siddiqi: It contributes to PTI as they are one's who accomplished the mission! Why don't you answer to me what was the ANP government doing about it in the past 5 years. No answer.
PTI has handed over the two power stations to Sarhad Rural Support Program. However, ANP did not do it in the last 5 years. Maybe they were cashing in on the European Peace Project.
I know you are a die hard of PMLN. And I ask you what will the PMLN do in the last 2 times it got in power......No answer.
@Aalu:
Mobile Courts in an initiative taken by PHC and ANP, how does it constitute to be a feather in the cap of PTI?
Handing over of two power stations in Kalaam is a joint venture between Sarhad Rural Support Program and European Peace Project. Again, it has nothing to do with PTI or KPK Government.
@Sabir Cheema: Please wait and see......if you donot know how to count 90 days. it is not my mistake. Please refer to below links to enlighten your self. http://tribune.com.pk/story/595852/mobile-courts-in-k-p-pass-first-verdict/ http://tribune.com.pk/story/595382/kalam-visit-empowering-people-is-real-change-says-imran-khan/
committed to be stubborn (dheet).
I find this absolutely unacceptable! "Shameful" is one of the worst possible things you can say to anyone! (Especially in our culture) and here Mr. Khan is trying to REDEFINE the language to suit his ends. What is even more painful is his supporters blinded by their love for their leader coming to forums like this and 'defending' him.. Unbelievable
That's right IK, stick it to those goons masquerading as gatekeepers of ultimate justice. We are with you.
@Hassaan Naeem:
Well said.
@Iram:
Yeah right! In IK's dictionary, "Compromise" is replaced by "Political Expediency." That's why we see the likes of JI and Sherpao his most trusted allies in KPK. Oh BTW, doesn't raking in an assorted cast of "Lotas" and rejects of the "Status Quo" qualify as a "Compromise?" I would most definitely subscribe to the Ilzami Webster Dictionary to further enlighten myself.
December will be a happy month for many in Pakistan, as a very contentious figure will be leaving the scene.
It is not the matter of proving a word inappropriate or otherwise before the Court but the issue is the attitude of a leader of Imran's demeanor and stature that he should display in the proceedings before the Apex Court. In my opinion, it would be better if Imran shows the world that he is a responsible leader of millions of educated masses and should not stick to something that is not going to bring any good to him or to PTI. It has been a long struggle that a third option in the shape of PTI has emerged and it seems that we might loose it if we doesn't act wisely and sober but act like other political parties with which we are already fed-up!
Sometime, friends use this word maximum and, but no one bother it as CJ felt.
In a good mood sometime, friends used same word but no one bother it as CJ felt.
Shame on you Mr. Khan.
IK is a great leader. Why CJ is nt listening him when he talks abt the riging.
Hanif Abbasi should start canvassing for the by-election in NA-56 now.
The overrated CJ who doesn't know where to intervene and where not to. The top brass of justice department has become too egoistic to be running this department.
Uttering SC a word (shameful) is way way lower contempt than attacking the same institute, but people would not like it.
Keep it up IK, it is good thing to stick on your words.
For a ruler to have a rift with Army in Pakistan is a dangerous thing but what is more worst when judiciary joins hand with ruler against all others - Imran Khan - we are ready for a final battle for just system in Pakistan.
Thats like my Boy, Proud of him.
''term “shameful” is not an abusive word'' If you wouldn't mind people calling you -'shame on you' in general terms you are a dheet isn't it?