Islamabad: Senator Raza Rabbani excoriated recently appointed Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi for “Daring” to explain actions of House in letter explaining Chief Justice’s “Honest Prime Minister” remarks.

Days after an uproar in Senate over purported remarks of Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, government’s top law officer had clarified that no adverse remarks were made by CJP about honesty of prime ministers in country.

“I (AGP) was personally present in court during these proceedings and can confirm that no such observation was made,” AGP Elahi said in two-page letter he wrote to Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.

During proceedings of Senate session, PPP leader said AGP had privilege to come and attend sessions of both Houses.

“He is not member of this House and cannot control proceedings of this House,” Rabbani said. “AGP cannot issue clarifications over proceedings of this House nor can he talk about them.”

Rabbani said when courts “Attack” Parliament, even then Attorney General should stand and defend Parliament.

“Who gave Attorney General right to comment?” he said, adding that if an explanation had to be given, it should have been through apex court registrar.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 15 2023

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