ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought within month detailed report on gifts received by presidents and prime ministers since 1947. Justice Mian Gull Hassan Aurangzeb of IHC issued notice to Cabinet division on non implementation of decision given by Pakistan Information Commission  (PIC) on an application seeking details of gifts received by presidents and prime ministers since establishment of Pakistan.

During hearing of case Deputy Attorney General told court to his view record pertaining to period prior to 1990 will not be available. Such information should be available on website. Court remarked may be tosha Khana record is available. Give them if record becomes available.

Counsel for petitioner told court details about gifts from 1947 till now has been sought. Cabinet division refused to provide it terming it classified. PIC issued order on June 29 but it has not been implemented despite lapse of 5 months. Court inquired why other public servants have not been included. Why are you restricting yourself to president and prime minister. This has revealed your designs. Whatever petition comes it comes in respect of PM.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 27 2022

Like Business on Facebook, follow @DailyNCourier on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.