Panama Leaks case being dragged over assumptions, judge remarks

ISLAMABAD: A five-member larger bench resumed hearing the Panama Leaks case hearing on Friday.

A counsel for Jamat-e-Islami Taufeeq Asif began his arguments during the proceeding today. He said that the Prime Minister should be disqualified for hiding the London flats.

Justice Ejaz asked if there was a code of conduct which said that the Prime Minister could not engage in business.

"There is no such limitation," the counsel said.

Justice Azmat Saeed remarked, "Why are you dragging the case on mere assumption? No evidence has been brought to us."

Justice Asif Saeed Khosa said that the Prime Minister has asked for privilege of the parliament under Article 66 not immunity.

The hearing has been adjourned till January 23 (Monday). 

Justice Asif Saeed Khosa remarked, "Are you trying to say he hid the London flats on purpose?"

Our movement is against corruption: JI Chief Siraj-ul-Haq

JI Chief Siraj-ul-Haq speaking outside the Supreme Court said, "Our movement is against corruption."

He said that the government is trapped in the Panama case, adding that when "important people do corruption they ask for immunity".

He added that the prime minister was using his office for personal interests. 

No evidence has been produced against PM: Maryam Aurangzeb

State Minister for Information Maryam Aurangzeb said that no matter how many allegations are levelled against the Prime Minister he will plead not guilty. "So far no evidence has been produced against the Prime Minister."

"Maryam Nawaz is the honourable daughter of an honourable father," she said.

"There is a lot of difference between court proceedings and political statements," she added.