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ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister for religious affairs, Hamid Saeed Kazmi, was sentenced to 16 years in jail in the Haj corruption case on Friday.
Judge Malik Nazir Ahmad from special court central, a lower court, also sentenced Director General (DG) Haj Rao Shakeel to 40 years in prison. Joint secretary for religious affairs Aftab Aslam was also sentenced to 16 years.
Kazmi and Aftab were arrested from the court premises after the sentence was pronounced and escorted to Adiala Jail by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials. Shakeel is already in custody of the National Accountability Bureau in Lahore.
The verdict was announced Friday after cross-examination of 60 witnesses presented by the prosecution was concluded last week.
The sentenced have the right to appeal the decision in Islamabad High Court.
The investigation team was led by former FIA director and current Additional Inspector General Punjab Hussain Asghar. The final challan was filed in 2012 by Ghazanfar Abbas, an FIA investigation officer.
Between 2010 and 2012, the Haj corruption scandal rocked the national political scene and led to the departure of both Hamid Saeed Kazmi and Azam Swati from the federal cabinet.
The former also spent nearly two years in prison over charges of irregularities in the 2009 Haj operation.
The former religious affair minister was slapped with allegations of involvement in the Haj corruption scandal and inflicting huge losses to the national coffers two years ago. After which a case was registered leading to Kazmi’s arrest on March 15, 2011.
Kazmi was subsequently indicted on charges of corruption in the case on May 30, 2012, to which he pleaded not guilty.
According to the charge sheet issued to Kazmi, DG Haj Rao Shakeel and Raja Aftabul Islam, the men were indicted for fraud, cheating, misuse of authority, and causing losses to the national exchequer and the public at large.
Specifically, they were accused of hiring a substandard building on exorbitant rent (for housing the pilgrims in Makkah) and receiving kickbacks in the process.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:02am
well done a step in the right direction. Its time to curb the menace of corruption from our country with full zeal.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:03am
An eye opener for all corrupts...
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Jun 03, 2016 11:05am
At last these corrupt officials who made difficulties for hajis in 2010 - including me and my family- have been awarded sentence- hope that they are put behind bars and serve the sentence.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:07am
Good decision.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:10am
Excellent.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:12am
Despite all the negativity shown in media, Pakistan has come a long way, especially the judiciary. Now, a person as powerful (and corrupt) as Kazmi can be sent to prison.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:14am
Well done....This should be done to all corrupt in the country.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:15am
Excellent! Keep it up. I hope this process will continue and catch big fish including sitting ministers and PM.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:15am
They will appeal and come out. The money was never returned to the nation.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:15am
this may not out of place of mention here that corrupt met his fate. good decision of the court. If bureaucrat, rao shakeel and other named aftab alam played positive rule being honest and neutral, mr. kazi would be unable to play that shady game, through which he looted the pilgrims, they faced many difficulties while performing hajj whether they may have prayed to mr. kazmi and his accomplices. Decision is good but the last govt many not only politicians, bureaucrats made malpractice but also their lower formations and middle men there is no punishment for them. More so former both Prime ministers are facing corruption charges but their cases are still pending,
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Jun 03, 2016 11:16am
That,s Great.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:16am
Grèat news. Finally someone is found guilty. Hope he serves the sentence and does not get free in appeal.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:21am
it will be appealed, will take another 10 yesars
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Jun 03, 2016 11:23am
Great, some justice is done, but what about the effected people. why are they not compensated?
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Jun 03, 2016 11:25am
The best news of the year. Thanks Judge Malik Nazir Ahmad.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:28am
Former federal minister for religious affairs, Hamid Saeed Kazmi,was sentenced to 16 years impressment .Alas,be awarded life impressment. It is punishment from God and a lesson who disobey His directions ( Texas )
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Jun 03, 2016 11:27am
I really appreciate, a step forward to end corruption,
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Jun 03, 2016 11:33am
@khurshid in the end he will come out glorious and tell the world that he was implicated on political grounds just like Zardari and NS.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:33am
Well, Kazmi thought corruption in Ministry of Religious Affairs was Halal!!
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Jun 03, 2016 11:34am
@Tariq Aziz and Aleem Khan, JT and Khattak and other corrupt PPP now part of PTI.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:37am
There are many like them in madressas and seminaries who make money in the name of Islam. They are also breaking the laws. What about them?
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Jun 03, 2016 11:44am
What about Kazmi's bosses, Mr Gilani and Mr Zardari?
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Jun 03, 2016 11:46am
@Mumtaz Ahmed Shah they deceive god, do we think they will spare human beings..never judge a man by the way he looks or talks always by his character..
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Jun 03, 2016 11:48am
Good beginning,
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Jun 03, 2016 11:49am
So the democracy is bearing fruits now. It is so far only 8 years old. Let it flourish. Nation itself will purge all the corrupt elements from its echelons.
Kudos to the judiciary for taking such a bold step against a very powerful politician.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:49am
This is unprecedented ! We want to see more of the same..............
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Jun 03, 2016 11:50am
Good step but.....
What about main culprit, PM Gilani son, who was main facilitator at that time and even his name appeared at that time.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:51am
There is needed a Law passed by parliament for curbing corruption of all kind in Pakistan. Unless & until this menace is curbed Pakistan can not move forward. When there is 0 corruption we will see how many politicians come forward for the betterment of the people of Pakistan. It will create better environment for merit, progress & fair development of our country. It is need of time on now or never basis.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:54am
process of grabbing the corrupt politician should expedite
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Jun 03, 2016 11:55am
Right step toward right direction, these criminals should not be allowed to appeal. Army courts should come in action all Govt.Office holders who looted the nation should be tried in Army Courts or army supported courts so these criminals should not use their influence. God help our nation and specially those who are trying to pave the way for better tomorrow.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:58am
This is an excellent start to containing mega corruption at the highest level. There should be no let up for others who have've done similar deeds.
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Jun 03, 2016 11:58am
great! lets strengthen the system so that it eliminate the corrupts.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:01pm
Step towards right direction
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Jun 03, 2016 12:03pm
it is good but real beneficiary of Hajj scam was PM Gillani and his son
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Jun 03, 2016 12:05pm
Well done Judiciary If they start getting punishment there will be no corruption
There are many more politicians need to go behind the bar for massive corruption and money laundering
Some of them are openly roaming around in UK and Dubai
I wonder why some counties let the money come by corrupt politicians Specially UAE They should help Pakistan getting that money back
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Jun 03, 2016 12:08pm
Poor Kazmi was let down by Yousaf Raza Gillani the then Prime Minister who and his family were looting people day in and day out.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:13pm
Good Job!!
Let's hope Panamagate scandal beneficiaries meet their fate as well...
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Jun 03, 2016 12:14pm
@Sarfaraz .because of democracy only.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:15pm
Fish rots from the head! So this is good but what about ex pm Gil and president Z. Don't forget about the current pm and kids included.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:20pm
A rare ray of hope for the country plagued in the menace of corruption. All other pending cases of corruption should also be decided in timely manner.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:19pm
How about nawaz shrift family. ??
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Jun 03, 2016 12:20pm
Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi plunderd Pakistani Hujjaj as a minister. His punishment should be life imprisonment.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:22pm
What about his boss Raza Gilani?
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Jun 03, 2016 12:24pm
Gillani's son should as well be sentenced, because he's the main culprit
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Jun 03, 2016 12:25pm
Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou,
RESPECTEDJudge.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:25pm
Wait till he gets to the final court of justice.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:29pm
Justice finally served. But more big fishes are still busy cutting the roots of our Pakistan.They need to be punished as well.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:33pm
I hope he is sentenced fairly.
If he is then it's the best news this Friday.
Hope he serves his term. Lesson for others. Millions more to be sentenced I hope and pray.
Well done Pakistan. Please continue accountability.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:42pm
Very good action taken by the court. Corrupt people should be punished mercilessly to save this country. Across the board accountability is must for the survival of motherland.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:45pm
Good news!
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Jun 03, 2016 12:46pm
Human greed is astounding, these people didn't even spare Haj.
Not sure where humanity is leading to.
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Jun 03, 2016 12:55pm
I still can't believe they were sentenced. Wow unbelievable I still can't believe it.good job FIA person and the judge finally courts are doing their job.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:07pm
Good decision, and hopefully they will serve the full sentence. Making money from a sacrilegious farz like Hajj is perhaps the only example in the world. Are we corrupt to an extent that we don't spare our religious performance. .shame on us.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:05pm
Step in the right direction. More worries for PM I guess
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Jun 03, 2016 01:14pm
what a brave decision by our courts.
Gen. Raheel is cleaning army from corrupt military personnel and his decisions are inspiring civilians as well.
Good initiative.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:14pm
Gillani and Sons walk free?
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Jun 03, 2016 01:21pm
At last one step in right direction. High-ups responsible for corruption must be brought to book.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:21pm
@Sarfaraz This is happening in the background of Panama Leaks and the awakening of the public regarding corruption issues, especially IK.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:23pm
I never thought I would see the day. There is still hope for Pakistan. Definitely a step in the right direction. Kazmi is no small fish and 16 years is rough. That's hard time.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:26pm
The Last PM Mr. Gilani's son was the boss of this guy Hamid Kazmi. They worked together to loot and plunder Hajis but Gilani's son is still free and got no punishment.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:26pm
Fraud even in the sacred Haj trip indicates the moral decline to abysmal levels in the country...
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Jun 03, 2016 01:32pm
Excellent. Corrupt Mullahs should be punished severely.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:33pm
Excellent but Justice should be seen to be done.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:33pm
This is a good lesson, although belated. But, corruption scandals and inflicting huge losses to the national coffers are now the rule of the game! Hardly any person in the position of inflicting losses to the national coffers is there who resists temptation and remains clean.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:32pm
Well done and please repeat this process about a 1000 times so that more corrupt politicians can be put behind bars. We also need to make sure that all their money is confiscated too.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:39pm
a good precedence!
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Jun 03, 2016 01:41pm
I am waiting for NS to be handled the same way!
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Jun 03, 2016 01:40pm
Great leader! . what about Rana snaullah and others
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Jun 03, 2016 01:47pm
Hopefully we hear more good News .....in 2016.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:51pm
How many more to go? We are talking millions and untouchables every where, specially in London and Dubai.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:52pm
This is a great achievement of the criminal justice system. When do we see more of such excellent examples. A request to all the judges, please make us feel proud of you.
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Jun 03, 2016 01:57pm
Hats off to the honorable judge.
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Jun 03, 2016 02:02pm
Certainly a good step in our chequered history . A good judgement that is necessary to signal two vital points if Pakistan is ever to become a respectable country.
Crime does not and should not pay and, Justice will be done in Pakistan.
I am equally convinced that voices will now start emerging that Islam as well as Democracy is in danger. The roots of this corruption goes much deeper. I am not sure if the culprits will not be released on Appeal as completely innocent.
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Jun 03, 2016 02:14pm
Where is the money?
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Jun 03, 2016 02:18pm
At last, Pakistan seems to be on the right track! Alhumdulillah. Well done to the judges also, keep up the good work, clean up Pakistan of corruption.
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Jun 03, 2016 02:22pm
Bravo. Eventually justice prevailed. Bravo.
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Jun 03, 2016 02:27pm
They are rich people. They would hire big lawyers and get their sentence repealed in the next stage.
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Jun 03, 2016 02:37pm
What a nice surprise. I salute these investigators and the judge. Hope restored that my Pakistan is on its way to better days and time is near when these officers and judges will spare no one.
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Jun 03, 2016 02:37pm
Looking at kazmi one would think that he is a pious man. Looks are deceptive!
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Jun 03, 2016 02:41pm
Well done none in as above the law.
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Jun 03, 2016 02:49pm
Please recover the looted amount togather with 100% return from the corrupts and their families.
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Jun 03, 2016 03:02pm
Really sad. Kazmi is a sensible, honest person according to my best knowledge. Zardari era's corruption led him to drown.
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Jun 03, 2016 03:08pm
Religious affairs minister robbing hajis, how low can you get! Reminds me of an episode when I was working in the Middle East. A group of ladies was doing some charity work there, including my wife. One white catholic American girl converted to Islam. Her family threw her out of the house. The women found a safe house for her with an Imam. The Imam raped her! Similar to what these people did to poor hajis. Give all of them the harshest punishment.
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Jun 03, 2016 03:11pm
First time in Paksitan?
A ray of hope finally.....
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Jun 03, 2016 03:26pm
I'm glad that Haj corruption like this doesn't happen in neighboring country.
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Jun 03, 2016 03:32pm
Even HAJJ has not been spared from corruption. What a democratic government that let it go in its time?
Thanks for taking the corrupts to task, at least in this matter.
Steps be also taken for redressal of victims of this scam. All the money must be recovered earliest possible and be deposited into national exchequer.
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Jun 03, 2016 03:52pm
At last the corrupt mafia has been overpowered by the powerful judiciary.
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Jun 03, 2016 03:57pm
Good job.
Both Dr Asim and Kazmi are from the PPP. Time to go after all the corrupt starting from the top regardless of political association.
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Jun 03, 2016 04:08pm
@cricketlover this case was taken up only after complaint rcvd from the prince to SC which forced ex CJ I Chowdhury to take suo moto notice.
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Jun 03, 2016 04:12pm
I am so very happy for the verdict. It was a long time coming. I wish this will become an eye opener for other corrupt officials working in the government departments at any capacity. Corruption must be stopped at any cost then Pakistan will become more powerful and prosperous. Participation of each Pakistani citizen is also very important to get rid of corruption in the country.
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Jun 03, 2016 04:14pm
Ok. Where is the money now?
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Jun 03, 2016 04:15pm
Don't Blame others.
He was guilty and met his rightful punishment.
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Jun 03, 2016 04:18pm
@Mumtaz Ahmed Shah "It is punishment from God and a lesson who disobey His directions" - so there is no 'day of judgement'.
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Jun 03, 2016 04:26pm
this is really beautiful democracy is action in Pakistan.. such a shame and insult to the the nation and people that ministers can even corrupt Hajj arrangements.
A small step in the right direction but i think this guy should be hanged.. only then will folk think twice about doing crimes.
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Jun 03, 2016 04:34pm
What about their properties and bank accounts. All should be taken by the government to make up for the loss. Good job, continue the good work.
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Jun 03, 2016 04:42pm
@IJLAL "deposited into the National exchequer"? What for? So that it can be misused for jaunts around the world and medical treatment for the PM and his cohorts? Refund it to the affected Hajis...
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Jun 03, 2016 04:44pm
Follow the money trail, you will find all PPP corrupt politician may have their share in it with biggest chunk might have been spent to raise yateem Zardari and his yateem kids. Kazmi is corrupt and should be punished but this should not end here. Shame on these corrupt politicians and much bigger shame on blind nation who elect them.
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Jun 03, 2016 04:50pm
2009. That was PPP govt. Why am I not surprised?
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Jun 03, 2016 04:51pm
Hopefully others coming...
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Jun 03, 2016 04:58pm
Now it is time to catch Gilani and sons. Do not delay please. Justice for all.
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Jun 03, 2016 05:05pm
Great news its just made my day..thanks
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Jun 03, 2016 05:07pm
Unfortunate, a man not only a religious leader, but also a Minister of religious affairs, found a corrupt.
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Jun 03, 2016 05:08pm
Finally a verdict from the court. It took them 4 years to compile and sentence the corrupt people.
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Jun 03, 2016 05:11pm
pML M warning to PPP to back off from Panama scandal.
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Jun 03, 2016 05:12pm
Mashaalla. In a sea of corrupt politicians he was the one who got caught.
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Jun 03, 2016 05:16pm
16 years is too high.
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Jun 03, 2016 05:22pm
Only in my father's government.
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Jun 03, 2016 05:51pm
Good initiative. BUT still waiting for the Top 5 big fishes.
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Jun 03, 2016 05:57pm
He will be free person by the higher court.
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Jun 03, 2016 06:16pm
Looking at the gentleman's picture i would have thought he was on the way to perform haj rather than looting the hajis.
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Jun 03, 2016 06:18pm
PPP, JUI-F men convicted in PML times. I believe PML corruption will only be fully exposed when it is not in power.
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Jun 03, 2016 06:18pm
Good news. Any official who abuses his power should be prosecuted and punished if found guilty. That is how we will get rid of corruption in Pakistan. Every one should be held accountable for their deeds.
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Jun 03, 2016 06:37pm
wow.. wonderful decision by the lower court.. we wish and pray that same decision is upheld in the upper courts.
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Jun 03, 2016 06:48pm
This verdict is not only against Saeed Kazmi but the entire state and for the entire PPP government. The only this verdict is enough to ban PPP as political party. Why Yousuf Raza Gillani escaped the punishment, who made several appointment of corrupt persons
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Jun 03, 2016 06:53pm
A good news for Pakistan.
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Jun 03, 2016 07:07pm
Pious looking men are not always good executives, administrators or finance managers. Beard is no credential at all for any job. Accept for a mullah of a mosque, and that too requires some more qualifications.
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Jun 03, 2016 07:14pm
excellent but judiciary needs to be more faster.
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Jun 03, 2016 07:28pm
I am so glad to hear this verdict. I had the same problem when I went to perform UMRAH. There was no arrangements of residence and it was so much problematic in Mecca and Madina as well. So I had to rent a place for 15 days. The worst part was when I called from Saudi Arabia to the company they were not picking up the phone. I will write a letter to the Hajj Ministry to black list and cancel the license of that company.
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Jun 03, 2016 07:41pm
A step in right direction, unfortunately all these people should have been arrested when haj corruption was discovered. A speedy trial would been better, we need to overhaul entire court trial system. Majority of the people who are involved are in corruption are linked with politicians or they are themselves politicians and government use delaying techniques to protect their own.
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Jun 03, 2016 08:03pm
Now the Islamabad High Court has to do its duty. Please be quick
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Jun 03, 2016 08:09pm
Reflects the mentality of majority of our politicians, which in turn reflects mentality of the majority of us. That's the reality.
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Jun 03, 2016 08:11pm
Good way to start the cleaning process of corrupt officials.
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Jun 03, 2016 08:13pm
Excellent... let's hope all the other political culprits for other corruption cases meet the same fate and soon.
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Jun 03, 2016 09:28pm
I am curious to know what justification the Minister has for this activity?
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Jun 03, 2016 09:30pm
It's good to see the judiciary doing what it's supposed to do.....lets hope the politics of patronage does not undo this.
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Jun 03, 2016 10:13pm
good move
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Jun 03, 2016 10:38pm
A step in the right direction, but the journey is long......
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Jun 03, 2016 10:51pm
not a well known politician thats why easily sentenced. will see when you do it to the powerful
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Jun 03, 2016 11:38pm
Yeah Excellent Thumbs up (y)
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Jun 04, 2016 12:17am
Kudos to the Judge, investigation officers and public prosecutor to provide justice for looting public and poor people funds for Hajj. Hope a good signal that criminals can’t hide under name of religion.
It is high time now to file criminal cases against principals, school districts staff for non-functional or poor functional government schools who are stealing government meager educational budget, and robing poor students from their education, and stealing away talents from national talent pool.
It is big crime and ignored by every government to make their feudal alliances happy to leave un-educated cheap labor available to them locally.
If you agree then support the cause by writing to media, and stand up for poor rural students to get good education to enable them to contribute to the society development.
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Jun 04, 2016 02:16am
Excellent news. The sentence should have been more than 16 years (at least 50 years) but still it is OK.
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Jun 04, 2016 02:43am
Muslims are taught how to pray 5 times a day. Christians are taught how to become better citizens of the community. You see the consequences of that in every day life.
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Jun 04, 2016 06:02am
@mari khan he cannot do that anymore due to judiciary being completely independent.
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Jun 04, 2016 06:04am
@cricketlover if we let the will of the people continue I predict that in 5 years corruption will be a thing of the past. We will have better governance and a vibrant economy.
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Jun 04, 2016 06:46am
Excellent good job
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Jun 04, 2016 06:49am
Excellent good job
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Jun 04, 2016 08:01am
excellent! everyone should be dealt with justice.
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Jun 04, 2016 08:11am
Haj Corruption ? What is that? Do we need a Minister for Haj?
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Jun 04, 2016 09:48am
Why monies not recovered? I wonder, all this show because of a Saudi prince intervention, otherwise, justice and Pakistan, a joke on two sides of a coin.
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Jun 04, 2016 11:29am
Each everybody is saying that its a step forward to curb the menace of corruption, but no body is even dare to ask whether the victims will be compensated or this will again go to the treasure of the Government.
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Jun 04, 2016 11:33am
What kind of people we are, we don't even spare the system of Haj, oh my GOD!
If we talk about why it took so long for our so called fully functional and autonomous justice system, no comments please.
Our country's political and religious system has created a very bad situation in each system of the society.
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Jun 04, 2016 03:58pm
Kazmi is really a dishonest man, no doubt at all. he should be put away for life, 16 years are not enough compare to the suffering of many thousands of Hajji's.
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Jun 04, 2016 05:00pm
This is the best news from Pakistan in its 68 years of existence. Jinnah said in his speech of August 11 1947 ": One of the biggest curses from which India is suffering - I do not say that other countries are free from it, but, I think our condition is much worse - is bribery and corruption. That really is a poison. We must put that down with an iron hand and I hope that you will take adequate measures as soon as it is possible for this Assembly to do so".
Now if we continue to punish the corrupt in our midst and follow in the footstep of Mr. Jinnah, I am sure that we will make Pakistan a Model Nation for others to follow and achieve Jinnah's dream.
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Jun 04, 2016 05:56pm
don't worry he will be out in few weeks
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Jun 04, 2016 07:30pm
No words to describe these dishonest people in our country who don't spare Hajji. Until and unless Pakistan comes out of mullahas and other spiritual leaders gripp nothing is going to change.
Seems like each step and each person you deal with - you have to keep your guards.
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Jun 04, 2016 08:09pm
Good decision,this minister and his DG etc deserved the same,the corruption was only in Hajj and Religious affairs.Sharifs and Zardaris who looted,robbed the trillions of dollars of whole Pakistan and Pakistanis must be dealt with law harshly,money to be returned in Revenues of country and criminal robbers to be jailed ?00 years each.
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Jun 04, 2016 08:21pm
I hope these thugs serve their entire sentence and are not pardoned by the PM or the president.
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Jun 04, 2016 08:35pm
A good judgement by the honour able court.This should be done to all corrupt Minister and berucrats of Pakistan.
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Jun 04, 2016 09:21pm
What a shameful act by the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs?? It's is an irony.
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Jun 04, 2016 11:49pm
You can throw a net and catch little fish all day long, its the BIG fish thats hard to catch,they have too much power and reach.
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Jun 05, 2016 12:04am
Each section of government institutions are just working and taking care of there jobs. No sincerity with the institution, hence no loyalty with the country.
Institutions are not made for just providing jobs, a positive outcome should be there in terms of continuous improvement. All such section of government institutions should be downsized, where there is such kind of working outcome.
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