Nawaz declared ineligible for contesting by-election.

[blain2]

Exactly and it wont make the situation any better.






It would have been wiser for Musharraf to allow him to come into the Parliment as he Nawaz would be more controlable and accountable infront of the nation and his arguments would be more eligible. This is a indirect attack on Democracy to not allow a popular leader to enter in elections.

Do you really think that Musharraf was behind his in-eligibility? In any case if the sides are willing to talk then I am sure another NRO clause can accommodate this popular leader as well

 

[Interceptor]

Do you really think that Musharraf was behind his in-eligibility? In any case if the sides are willing to talk then I am sure another NRO clause can accommodate this popular leader as well

Who benefited from this?

Lets not forget those wild days when Musharraf shipped Nawaz Back to Saudi Arabia, and when he went for those long visits to make sure that the Saudis understand that he isn't to return.

 

[mujahideen]

Lets not forget those wild days when Musharraf shipped Nawaz Back to Saudi Arabia, and when he went for those long visits to make sure that the Saudis understand that he isn't to return.

Well since we are talking about not forgetting lets start with one. Lets not forget when Nawaz's government was toppled the PPP handed out sweets.

 

[mujahideen]

It would have been wiser for Musharraf to allow him to come into the Parliment as Nawaz would be more controlable and accountable infront of the nation and his arguments would be more eligible. This is a indirect attack on Democracy to not allow a popular leader to enter in elections.

If he were attacking democracy he would not of held free elections. Through which all his rivals came ino power.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

Disqualification of Nawaz not covered by pardon​

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

By Tariq Butt

ISLAMABAD: The 21-year disqualification on holding a public office imposed on Nawaz Sharif by the Attock Accountability Court in the helicopter case in July 2000 was not waived in the presidential pardon granted to him.

This disqualification has now become a major basis for Nawaz Sharif being barred from contesting the forthcoming by-elections by a three-member bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC).

“This disqualification and non-waiver of the ‘conviction’ (only the sentence was pardoned) in the plane hijacking case have been a sword of Damocles hanging over Nawaz Sharif’s head,” a legal expert explained to this correspondent.

The pardon order dated Dec 9, 2000 in which Nawaz Sharif’s sentences were waived read, “Chief Executive’s Secretariat Islamabad, Subject: Grant of Pardon, In terms of Article 45 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President is advised to:- (a) remit the sentence of imprisonment for life awarded to Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif by the High Court of Sindh in its judgement dated October 30 2000 in special A.T. (anti-terrorism) Appeal No 43 of 2000 under Section 402B of the Pakistan Penal Code read with Section 7(ii) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 and, (b) remit the sentence of R.I. for 14 years awarded to Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif by the Accountability Court Attock Fort in its judgement dated July 22, 2000 in reference No 2 of 2000 under Section 9(a)(v) of the National Accountability Bureau Ordinance 1999. (Pervez Musharraf) Chief Executive of Pakistan and Chairman Joint Chief of Staff and Chief of Army, 9 December 2000. The President: Approved, sentences remitted.”

There is no mention in this order of waiver of Nawaz Sharif’s 21-year disqualification to hold public office, which the Attock Fort accountability court had imposed on him. Article 45 says that the President shall have powers to grant pardon, reprieve and respite, and to remit, suspend or commute any sentence passed by any court, tribunal or other authority.

The four-page petition signed by Nawaz Sharif, Shahbaz Sharif, Abbas Sharif and Hussain Nawaz had contained no conditions attached to the Sharifs’ exile to Jeddah on December 10, 2000.

They had, however, sought that the sentences of imprisonment awarded to Nawaz by the anti-terrorist court be “waived” to enable him to proceed abroad for medical treatment. It was also stated, “... the petitioners may not be prosecuted in respect of any alleged past conduct”.

On the basis of this document, which was a petition addressed to the president, the then chief executive general Pervez Musharraf advised the then President Muhammad Rafiq Tarar on December 9, 2000 to remit the sentences given to Nawaz Sharif.
Disqualification of Nawaz not covered by pardon

So now can we get off the "blame Musharraf for everything" bandwagon?

I wonder when NRO part 2 offering a waiver for NS in exchange for supporting the Judicial package is expected?

Most likely will end up becoming a part of the JP. But you know what - thats fine, so long as they put the bloody judges issue behind them and get around to dealing with the more pressing issues at hand.

 

[zpak]

Congratulations everyone. As for now another inept politician has been kept out of the parliament. Zardari should be next.

 

[niaz]

I fail to understand the logic behind the thinking that Judiciary is independent only if they decide in your favour. Let us face it; no one is really clean. Majority of the politicians have done illegal things to further their cause.

In BB and Asif's case, people including PPP stalwarts accept that they were guilty, this includes their attorney Mr Aitzaz Ahsan as published in the NY Times interview. NRO was part of a deal and meant to benefit BB and Asif. There is very little doubt that Mr 10% is guilty. If a crime is not proven it does not mean that the person has not committed it. Even in the US, most mafia Dons get away with the most heinous crimes, as portrayed the God father films, does it mean that they are guilty?

It happened that NRO benefited only PPP and MQM leaders and not the Sharif brothers. Main reason being that Sharif Brothers were actually convicted and their appeals rejected. The judiciary included most of the judges for whom NS is currently campaigning.

The main legal point being, that when they were granted Presidential pardon, did it mean that only sentence is pardoned or does this mean that they were exonerated from the conviction itself?

Where does Musharraf come in here? PML-N has been campaigning against the current judiciary vehemently. If there is a problem, it is their own vociferous campaign.

Regarding whether the decision is right or wrong, I do agree that it is incorrect to wipe the slate clean of one party leaders and not give the same benefit to the others.

 

[araz]

I fail to understand the logic behind the thinking that Judiciary is independent only if they decide in your favour. Let us face it; no one is really clean. Majority of the politicians have done illegal things to further their cause.

In BB and Asif's case, people including PPP stalwarts accept that they were guilty, this includes their attorney Mr Aitzaz Ahsan as published in the NY Times interview. NRO was part of a deal and meant to benefit BB and Asif. There is very little doubt that Mr 10% is guilty. If a crime is not proven it does not mean that the person has not committed it. Even in the US, most mafia Dons get away with the most heinous crimes, as portrayed the God father films, does it mean that they are guilty?

It happened that NRO benefited only PPP and MQM leaders and not the Sharif brothers. Main reason being that Sharif Brothers were actually convicted and their appeals rejected. The judiciary included most of the judges for whom NS is currently campaigning.

The main legal point being, that when they were granted Presidential pardon, did it mean that only sentence is pardoned or does this mean that they were exonerated from the conviction itself?

Where does Musharraf come in here? PML-N has been campaigning against the current judiciary vehemently. If there is a problem, it is their own vociferous campaign.

Regarding whether the decision is right or wrong, I do agree that it is incorrect to wipe the slate clean of one party leaders and not give the same benefit to the others.

Ifully agree with your assertions in the above post. It is gross injustice that you give reprieve to one party but not to the other one. However, it would be right to say that no case against Zardari was ever proven and he was not convicted(atleast not in Pakistan!!!). Where as Nawaz Sharif was convicted and disbarred. Therefore it is right for the courts to pass judgement in this regards.
As to who gains from it? I would say that Mr Zardari is the person who gains the most.Nawaz has got an uncompromising nature and perhaps Zardari feels that he may have a better chance with Shahbaz. However, what I fail to understand is that if Nawaz and Shahbaz were both convicted, how come the courts have allowed Shahbaz to continue nad disbarred Nawaz. Or is it another Sword that the wily Zardari has hung over the neck of the Sharif Brothers!!! Well we live and learn!!!!!
my only concern is that while this devious game is being played over the national landscape, we have the Mehsuds going rampant unchecked in the NWFP. Is that also palnned or is there something more serious going on?
WaSalam
Araz

 

[BATMAN]

Congratulations everyone. As for now another inept politician has been kept out of the parliament. Zardari should be next.

Congrats. to you also.

Nawaz and his cronies cannot match to the shrewdness of Zardari. Who murdered whole Bhutto family and now he is heir to their throne.

A day before the decision of LHC bench, Parliament approved the budget !!! Sounds fishy!!! Imagine if decision would have came before than PML-N may not have endorsed the budget.

 

[BATMAN]

Who benefited from this?

^^ Who benifited from the death of Murtaza Bhutto? Who benifitted from the death of BB?

 

[mujahideen]

^^ Who benifited from the death of Murtaza Bhutto? Who benifitted from the death of BB?

Mr.10% was obvisouly behind both these murders. If anyone wants to know how sincere th Bhutto family is read the "Terrorist Prince."