LONDON: In statement made, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chief Nawaz Sharif spoke out against former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar, claiming that he had violated Constitution and broken law. Nawaz Sharif expressed his frustration with former Chief Justice, stating that he could not say what he really thought about Mr Nisar on microphone. He went on to argue that anyone who breaks law should be sent straight to jail.

Nawaz Sharif's comments come on heels of similar accusations made by former Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui. In statement made yesterday, Siddiqui accused Nisar of range of violations, raising questions about his conduct and fitness for office. Recently, in an alleged audio leak former Cheif Justice Saqib Nisar's son, Najam Saqib was heard demanding money for allegedly providing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's ticket to candidate from PP 137.

Regardless of outcome of ongoing debate, it is clear that controversy surrounding Nisar will continue to be major topic of discussion in Pakistan's political and legal circles for some time to come.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 03 2023

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