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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son Hussain Nawaz on Sunday visited the National Judicial Academy to appear before a Supreme Court-appointed joint investigation team (JIT) investigating his family's business dealings abroad, DawnNews reported.
Hussain Nawaz said before his hearing that he was going to report to the investigation team along with his lawyer and did not wish to discuss the case with media.
He said he had been given 24 hours to appear before the JIT and claimed he had not received any questionnaire from the investigating team before he received the summons.
Hussain will also be appearing before the Supreme Court tomorrow to voice his concerns about two members of the JIT.
A three-member bench of the SC, headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan, will hear his reservations.
An application submitted earlier by the premier’s son stated that he had reservations regarding the inclusion of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan's Bilal Rasool and State Bank's Amer Aziz in the JIT.
Sources told Dawn that Hussain in his application requested that, for the sake of propriety, the two officers should recuse themselves from the JIT to ensure an 'upright and unbiased' investigation into the allegations against the ruling family.
According to the source, one of the JIT members is considered a close friend of former president retired Gen Pervez Musharraf. The other is said to be a relative of former Punjab governor Mian Azhar, a founding member of the Pakistan Muslim League and currently aligned with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI).
Both PTI and Musharraf are considered arch rivals of the PML-N, which is headed by Hussain's father.
No extra time will be given to JIT
The JIT had submitted an initial report before the Supreme Court on May 22.
After reviewing the report, the contents of which were not made public, the three-member special bench of the apex court, formed to monitor the JIT's proceedings, had ordered Wajid Zia, head of the JIT, to take the stand.
Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan, the head of the bench, had warned Zia that the tasks assigned to the JIT should be completed within the 60-day time-frame provided to the team.
"We will not allow extra time under any circumstances," Justice Sheikh Azmat, a member of the bench, added. He had directed the FIA director to report any problems faced by the members of the JIT to the court.
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May 28, 2017 11:41am
good don't discuss with media but JIT member!!!
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May 28, 2017 11:45am
I hope you had given them tough time by your truthfull answars Alhamdolilah.
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May 28, 2017 11:46am
At last these royals are facing music. Who had thought this was beyond anyone minds few years back.
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May 28, 2017 11:47am
Yesterday media including dawn newspaper reported that he is in U.K. ? I think JIT is formed to find a best money trail to clear the PM & family .
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May 28, 2017 11:47am
So thing's seem to be moving, let's hope for an early verdict.
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May 28, 2017 11:52am
So he objects that the JIT is not subservient to his family? An example needs to be set here...all the corrupt rulers and their families need to be locked up and punished.
By doing Corruption they are betraying our nation.
We ...the nation...need to get our head out of the sand.
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May 28, 2017 12:01pm
Future PM of Pakistan. What a "democracy"!
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May 28, 2017 12:02pm
Media role is to inform , educate and guide but now major portio of media play the role of spoiler "PANAMA LEAKS"
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May 28, 2017 12:08pm
Dream come true, who would have thought or had power to bring these elite class to answer corruption charges against them. Bravo! Imran Khan, you did it. PTI, JI & AML are the only parties fighting corruption, the voters will surely remember you.
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May 28, 2017 12:10pm
Mr. Hussain if your conscious is clear and you are confidant that nothing wrong ha sbeen done by Shareef family, then face JIT without a fear since ruth always prevail.
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May 28, 2017 12:12pm
THE princess of Royal Family appears in front of JIT.
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May 28, 2017 12:15pm
There is no money trail...we don't believe in trails...Alhamdolillah...Husain Nawaz.
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May 28, 2017 12:15pm
Good going.
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May 28, 2017 12:18pm
What a role model. While we were playing with marbles in our childhood, he was making million and billions.
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May 28, 2017 12:19pm
Living beyond ones mean; smells of crime.
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May 28, 2017 12:20pm
Good idea, not to Talk to Media. You have done way too much damage to your case already by doing so.
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May 28, 2017 12:24pm
it is too early to say anything we have to wait to hear the full story of the untouchable.
only this seem strange that in JIT Accused will be allowed to appear with their solicitor.
does it happen with every Jit investigations before
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May 28, 2017 12:33pm
Khan finally dragged the ruling party to justice, wow..!
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May 28, 2017 12:39pm
Most of the NRP wish that in our life we can see Pakistan as corruption from country. God bless Pakistan and its people.
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May 28, 2017 12:47pm
Nawaz & Sons Royal Family want following darbaaris in the JIT: Perviz Rashid, Danial Aziz, Talal Chaudhry, Maryam Aurangzeb, Abid Asher Ali etc. They have made a mess of our country!!!
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May 28, 2017 12:47pm
all nation should pray for punishment of those who accumulate wealth for them by corruption. on the other hand our half population is living a miserable life due to poverty.
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May 28, 2017 12:57pm
Looks needs special treatment in criminal case which is yet to be proved. Good he appears but never heard in Pakistan with advocate as guardian angel. I hope he faces JIT without Advocate as other face whenever JIT is formed. This is very high profile case so all must be done & seen in a fair way as per law. No favors or grudge.
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May 28, 2017 01:00pm
This is a country, where PM sons are not national of this country. Making money from here and living in advance and safe country. How a PM can think for benefits of this country where his future is not safe?
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May 28, 2017 01:15pm
Let hope that justice prevails.......and the court manages to see what is being seen by most others. It is time that justice is done even if the heavens fall.....and political considerations don't rule the day.
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May 28, 2017 01:22pm
Good,
Then anyone whoever is appointed by NS and his brother should also not serve on JIT. Also, anyone with any connection with any PML-N's member should not be on the committee.
In the end we will have to go out of the country - ICIJ is a good choice.
Thanks,
Shoaib
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May 28, 2017 01:25pm
Alhamdolillah. He did not receive the questionnaire.
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May 28, 2017 01:27pm
unbelievable must be believed! Employees question the employer- grave moment to be honest which none could even dream of whatsoever I can bet on my life. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Kuwait / zaidi.formerdiplomat@hotmail.com
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May 28, 2017 01:33pm
So far so good.
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May 28, 2017 01:40pm
How a foreign national can asked to legitimize his asserts in a foreign land?Court should have pin pointed if any corruption or moneylaundering has actually taken place. Or the petitioner should have at least indicated some direction . Otherwise the whole exercise appears without legal footing.
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May 28, 2017 01:42pm
What other options does he has?
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May 28, 2017 01:42pm
I mean these are the ruling class and people already called them thieves. But how consistant they are, do not care do not even care for their self respect.Ready to do everything for the money.
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May 28, 2017 01:49pm
All credit goes to Imran Khan, who raised this issue.
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May 28, 2017 02:04pm
Denies receiving questionnaire????? It was all over the media. And he denies it. The first lie on first ramazan.
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May 28, 2017 02:04pm
All what needs for these riches, corrupts and politicians A Conscious. Just think about the common man. All is a nature's law where a man is born to a rich or poor family. A man must be humble and if can afford held the other needy.
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May 28, 2017 02:09pm
Kudos Imran Khan & PTI for bringing this ruling elite infront of supreme court
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May 28, 2017 02:11pm
All the credit goes to IK. Very well done. Now lets see what comes out.
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May 28, 2017 02:12pm
Husain, You need not to worry if you have a sound money trail with authentic documents. Why are you bothered what type of questions are being asked by JIT members. Truth shall prevail.
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May 28, 2017 02:16pm
If they think they are clean then why Sharif Family is playing cat and mouse game with the JIT which comprises of honest people appointed by the Supreme Court
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May 28, 2017 02:18pm
@Tariq Save your words...
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May 28, 2017 02:25pm
Let's see how things shape up
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May 28, 2017 02:31pm
Same old tactics. Sharifs are only good at delaying matters.
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May 28, 2017 02:31pm
Drama big Drama.... nothing will happen
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May 28, 2017 02:35pm
Its only a part of script.
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May 28, 2017 04:00pm
@Ismail I fully back your comment.
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May 28, 2017 04:19pm
@Iqbal HADI ZAIDI: What do you mean by 'employees question the employer'?
Employer of State employees is state, and not politicians in power or even head of their own departments. Politicians in power themselves are employees of state (and take salary from state). In legal terms, state employees (aka civil servants or government servants) have all executive powers to implement laws, not only on citizens but on politicians in power as well as other state employees.
Politicians in power can make policies, enact laws and allocate funds according to laws and needs ... and most important is that, they themselves have to follow the laws same as any citizen. State employees have duty to see that all are following laws, act and arrest those who are not, and get them punished.
JIT consists of state employees who have every right and power to ask question from suspects (including PM), act and arrest them, and get them punished.
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May 28, 2017 05:03pm
One hundred marks to PTI, well done, you lived to your promise.
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May 28, 2017 05:10pm
legally smart reply to gain favour and time with sympathy from the public.
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May 28, 2017 06:31pm
Well done Hussain Nawaz Sharif.
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May 28, 2017 09:35pm
@Abdulla Hussain - Why was he under police escort and heavy security, PTI must report to SC, he is son of a corrupt leader, and government is providing him Estate level protocol?
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May 29, 2017 01:12am
i would say thanks to IK.........
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May 29, 2017 01:24am
one member of JIT is supporter of PTI and another member of JIT is supporter of Pervez Musharraf. it means 4 other members are supporters of PML-N.
Do you expect any justice when majority of JIT are PMLN supporters?
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May 29, 2017 01:29am
@Tariq and yet we blame the man and say he has no mind he doesnt know politics.we should be thankful to him..we dont need politics to run the country we need people who is little bit sincere thas it and Imran Khan is sincere no doubts
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May 29, 2017 04:27am
@Tariq, facing music is one thing, hearing them sing is a whole different matter, the Sharif's are only going before the JIT right now, that means nothing.
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May 29, 2017 06:23am
@Tariq Imran khan actual job starts right after this decision, and that is, to recover all the looted wealth, assets and cash through money laundering from Pakistan by Sharif family and Zardari including everyone. There is no one in Pakistan who dares this, thank PTI and Khan, we are with you, as long as you recover our wealth.
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May 29, 2017 07:29am
It's not easy to be a PM'S son.??
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May 29, 2017 08:17am
nawaz sharif and family are victims here.
they are victims as no one took Zardari to JIT or cournt then why shareef family??
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May 29, 2017 11:16am
JIT Should show no mercy.
Dive deep and figure out everything.
"Behind every Great Fortune, there is a Crime" .
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May 29, 2017 03:32pm
He clearly displays he should be above the law.
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