Dr Arsalan Iftikhar. PHOTO: MYRA IQBAL/EXPRESS
The investment board was formed in 2010 with an aim to lure foreign investors and engage them in Balochistan.
Balochistan has an abundance of natural resources but remains untouched since foreign investors are not provided any proper mechanism to initiate any mega project.
In 2012, a financial impropriety case was filed against Dr Iftikhar following media reports that he had received between Rs300 and Rs400 million from Malik Riaz, chief of Bahria Town, to influence judicial proceedings.
The former chief justice summoned his son to the court in this case but later detached himself from the bench.
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@Pakistan: I agree with you 100%. Disgraced Ex CJ should be in jail. He has done most damage to Pakistan in its history.
@Spyrogyra: "...As long as the placement rules were followed and allegations against him are unproven, ...."
Zardari was incarcerated for over a decade yet nothing could be proven.
@Abdullah: "Good decision. He is a smart young man."
Incidentally that happens to be the opinion of Malik Riaz too.
Being ex-CJ's son is not a disqualification. As long as the placement rules were followed and allegations against him are unproven, there is nothing wrong with this appointment. At best then this is a controversial choice, nothing more.
I have lost my faith in Pakistan's judiciary completely. The whole nation had such high hopes from the former chief justice but he like the others turned out to be a completely corrupt person. A corrupt judiciary cannot possibly implement the law properly.
What can he expect from his son - more corruption and greed since his actions have already been questionable
Strange but true.
Role of Judiciary in Elections paid off. Hail (looted) democracy.
@Muhammad Saim:
He's son of former CJP Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry :)
Riaz Malik of Bahria Town is filing a suit in the High Court Challenging this un-lawful appointment.
He said Arsalaan Iftikhar owes him lot of money which his father Ex-Chief Justice denied to be paid.
His appeal should now be heard in Supreme Court as now Iftikhar Chowdhry has little or no influence.
Gullu Butt should go in the business of breaking cars. By the picture given by media, where police men are standing still and he is working so hard to break the wind shield ,my guess is he is the most deserving criminal for this job
@Muhammad Saim: Media must write down about his qualification regarding finance. Did he do MBA or passed any accounting exam. I know he did MBBS per media news in the past. This guy must release his own CV to the public. By the way, who decided to appoint him for the post and on which ground?
Good governance in action.
I am happy to see unanimous public opinion about this appointment..This a good sign of the future of democracy..continue your onslaught...and use the tremendous power of social media to rebuild our society and country...Public opinion zindabad
If he is qualified, then it makes sense. If he is not or if there are issues in relation to his integrity, he should not be offered the job.
This is a critical position - we need someone with vision and integrity
Gullu Butt is much more deserving.
In out nation, indeed the most corrupt man goes on to serve highest roles in this democracy.
He is Doctor and that was due to CJP he completed his degree and passed. Otherwise he is very good Don.@Muhammad Saim:
SHOCKING!!!!!!
BLATANT NEPOTISM!
President Musharraf stands vindicated!
Sharif Family are paying off their dues to the ex-CJ. Then they wonder why the military comes and sends them packing on "corruption".
Chief of Thieves becomes monitor of Investment in the troubled province! Thanks to Mian Brithers who are taking good care of their Mohsin's Son.
Why no other educated honest person is available in Baluchistan?
The Fox is going to watch Hens now? Mush was so right to fire his father when he got his failed son in medical college. The man in pic has stolen more than half a billion dollar thru real estate & drugs kickback & moved that money overseas, even bought $350mil Appartmentsin Montecarlo. He will just rob poor Baloch, while NS return the CJ favors he gave during last govts.
I, for one, would prefer a "Bad Dictatorship" over this self serving farce, known as ""Democracy"".
"Investment Board" Vice-Chairman?? Just great ! He will invest all the money in the Ifthikar & Son Benefit Fund.
Mr Ali Arshad Hakeem who was removed as Chairman FBR by High Court is now Chairman Board of Investment Sind and he is not even a Sindhi
There is no proper balochistani person to be appointed. Taking job away form local people. Balochistan burning because of fedral government ignorance.
News Looks fake. No valid source quoted, only quoting own TV Channel.
Lol nawaz you r funny :P
@Dr.A.K.Tewari
His father was CJ. What is your point "Dr"?
Former chief Justice paid for what he did in elections 2013 and in formation of government in Balochistan.
Gulloo Butt would be a better candidate for the jobs of Chairman PCB and Vice Chairman Board of Revenue, Balochistan And it is not a taunt. I seriously mean it. Gulloo Butt would do both jobs better, I guarantee it. P.S: Lions do not need to feel shame after all Gulloo Butt is also a Lion. You should rather be proud of it.
@mirza hussain: Keep ur PM with you please we have our own problems to resolve we don't need more problems
The reporter should report that financial impropriety case against Arsalan Iftikhar was put in the freezer by the our "azaad adaliya".
@A J KHAN: Of course, our "family-cracy" of Sharifs.
He is a member of "Ali Baba & 40 Thieves" clan.
Hallelujah!
Nepotism at its worst! Our rulers have no shame at all!
This is the victory of aazad adlia, hope to see no more suo motu in near future because current setup would want to harness the same benefits after their retirement.
I commend Musharraf's vision to bring down Cheap Justice Iftikhar , Ban Geo , and arrest Lal masjid's notorious Mullah.......
Indeed democracy is the best revenge............
Why not ???. However if Mr.Arsalan refuses to take the job. I would suggest to Mian Nawaz Sharif to offer the same to GULL BUTT. Somehow i believe he has a better reputation.
Even better, if Mian Sb can offer his own position to Mr. Modi and thereafter claim Indian nationality. What a blessing that would be.
@Muhammad Saim: If he had any qualifications, he would have emigrated.
The politics of patronage......now extended to the judiciary......not surprising.
Unbelievable. Does that not reflect badly on CM Dr Abdul Malick Baloch. I hope he has'nt succumbed to the lure of power -damn a good reputation.
On what basis he was appointed as chairman or it's our honorable PM long due favor to his dictator ex Chief Justice.
How can this man be appointed as Vice Chairman of Investment Board when his intergerty was questioned and is marred with scandals. Is there someone who can question the person who made this appointment even?
what is his qualification?
All the suo motto actions at the behest of PML(N) has paid off
Oh wow, Roashan Pakistan at its best ;) What a shame, indeed!