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11th March, 2013
Memo case: Haqqani distrusts govt, refuses to return
Asma Jahangir, informed the court that her client was unwilling to return to Pakistan and did not trust the security assurances given by the govt.
Asma Jahangir, informed the court that her client was unwilling to return to Pakistan and did not trust the security assurances given by the govt.
12th February, 2013
Memo case: SC gives interior secretary until March 11 over Haqqani security
The bench ordered the interior secretary to appear in court and inform it on the steps that were taken for Haqqani's return.
The bench ordered the interior secretary to appear in court and inform it on the steps that were taken for Haqqani's return.
12th July, 2012
Husain Haqqani’s life in grave danger, says Asma
Asma moreover requested the court to review its directive of summoning Haqqani in the given circumstances.
Asma moreover requested the court to review its directive of summoning Haqqani in the given circumstances.
29th June, 2012
Memogate case: SC issues notices to Haqqani, Ijaz
Former ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani and US businessman Mansoor Ijaz, along with other involved parties, were issued legal notices.
Former ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani and US businessman Mansoor Ijaz, along with other involved parties, were issued legal notices.
13th June, 2012
Asma Jahangir rejects memo inquiry report
Asma Jahangir said the commission acted in two capacities — complainant and adjudicator.
Asma Jahangir said the commission acted in two capacities — complainant and adjudicator.
12th June, 2012
Homecoming of a twitteratis
With over 40,000 followers, who are either in a love or hate relationship with the former ambassador, Haqqani has turned into a huge celebrity.
With over 40,000 followers, who are either in a love or hate relationship with the former ambassador, Haqqani has turned into a huge celebrity.
15th May, 2012
SC adjourns Awan contempt hearing to May 17
A two-judge bench of the apex court, comprising Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan and Justice Athar Saeed, heard the case.
A two-judge bench of the apex court, comprising Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan and Justice Athar Saeed, heard the case.
5th May, 2012
Memo commission concludes recording testimonies
Haqqani’s counsel said that he has proven that Mansoor Ijaz has failed to produce any significant evidence against his client.
Haqqani’s counsel said that he has proven that Mansoor Ijaz has failed to produce any significant evidence against his client.
26th April, 2012
Commission rejects Haqqani’s plea for video link testimony
Another petition filed by Haqqani which aimed to take away Mansoor Ijaz's right to record his statements through video link was also rejected by the commission.
Another petition filed by Haqqani which aimed to take away Mansoor Ijaz's right to record his statements through video link was also rejected by the commission.
19th April, 2012
SC may decide Babar Awan case today
The Supreme Court will decide whether to consider an apology tendered by former law minister Babar Awan or indict him for contempt of the court.
The Supreme Court will decide whether to consider an apology tendered by former law minister Babar Awan or indict him for contempt of the court.
18th April, 2012
Haqqani-Ijaz message record not available: RIM
Mr Haqqani had sought from the RIM company the record of May to October last year on the directives of the memo investigation commission.
Mr Haqqani had sought from the RIM company the record of May to October last year on the directives of the memo investigation commission.
13th April, 2012
Memo commission seeks details of Haqqani’s property
The commission investigating the memo scandal directed Haqqani to submit details of his property and asked the federal govt to ascertain the value of the property.
The commission investigating the memo scandal directed Haqqani to submit details of his property and asked the federal govt to ascertain the value of the property.
12th April, 2012
Haqqani agrees to waive privacy rights of BlackBerry sets
Haqqani also submitted telephone bills for 2011 received from AT&T for his two cellphone numbers — 202-270-2570 and 617-953-2835.
Haqqani also submitted telephone bills for 2011 received from AT&T for his two cellphone numbers — 202-270-2570 and 617-953-2835.
7th April, 2012
Memo commission asks govt to ensure Haqqani’s presence on 12th
The ministries of interior and foreign affairs should get Mr Haqqani attend the proceedings on Thursday, the commission, headed by Justice Qazi Faez Isa, said.
The ministries of interior and foreign affairs should get Mr Haqqani attend the proceedings on Thursday, the commission, headed by Justice Qazi Faez Isa, said.
30th March, 2012
Haqqani will have to come for testimony, says SC
ISLAMABAD, March 29: Former ambassador Husain Haqqani will have to come to Pakistan to testify before the judicial commission investigating authenticity of a controversial memo as the Supreme Court held on Thursday that its earlier order of obligating him to return
ISLAMABAD, March 29: Former ambassador Husain Haqqani will have to come to Pakistan to testify before the judicial commission investigating authenticity of a controversial memo as the Supreme Court held on Thursday that its earlier order of obligating him to return
27th March, 2012
Commission misses second deadline to complete memo probe
ISLAMABAD, March 26: The memo commission missed its second deadline given by the Supreme Court to complete investigation into the controversy as former ambassador Husain Haqqani did not appear before it on Monday for cross-examination
ISLAMABAD, March 26: The memo commission missed its second deadline given by the Supreme Court to complete investigation into the controversy as former ambassador Husain Haqqani did not appear before it on Monday for cross-examination
24th March, 2012
Haqqani requests SC to record his testimony in London
The former ambassador's lawyer has submitted an application to the apex court, saying he fears Haqqani's life would be in danger in Pakistan.
The former ambassador's lawyer has submitted an application to the apex court, saying he fears Haqqani's life would be in danger in Pakistan.
22nd March, 2012
Haqqani submits rejoinder
ISLAMABAD, March 21: Former ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani submitted on Wednesday a rejoinder to evidences provided by American businessman of Pakistani origin Mansoor Ijaz to the commission investigating the memo scandal.
ISLAMABAD, March 21: Former ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani submitted on Wednesday a rejoinder to evidences provided by American businessman of Pakistani origin Mansoor Ijaz to the commission investigating the memo scandal.
21st March, 2012
Haqqani submits his reply to the commision
Former Ambassador Hussain Haqqani, a central character of the memo-gate scandal, submitted his response to the memo-commission on Wednesday in which he denied the allegations leveled against him by Mansoor Ijaz, DawnNews reported.
Former Ambassador Hussain Haqqani, a central character of the memo-gate scandal, submitted his response to the memo-commission on Wednesday in which he denied the allegations leveled against him by Mansoor Ijaz, DawnNews reported.
19th March, 2012
Haqqani’s request for testimony via video link turned down
ISLAMABAD, March 18: The memo commission turned down on Sunday a request by former ambassador Husain Haqqani to be allowed to record his testimony via video link from London and asked him to appear before it on March 26 in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD, March 18: The memo commission turned down on Sunday a request by former ambassador Husain Haqqani to be allowed to record his testimony via video link from London and asked him to appear before it on March 26 in Islamabad.
