The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday denounced the inquiry commission under the chairmanship of the retired judge announced by the government.
According to a statement, the PTI core committee had reiterated its demand to place the matter before the larger bench of the Supreme Court.
The PTI urged the need to summon the judicial conference in line with the demands of the high court judges.
– Govt to form inquiry commission over IHC judges' letter –
Earlier today, in response to allegations made by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges against interference in judicial affairs by the country’s intelligence apparatus, the federal government on Thursday announced to form an inquiry commission to probe into the matter.
The announcement came during a press conference held in Islamabad, featuring Attorney General Usman Anwar Mansoor and Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar.
Addressing the media, Azam Nazir Tarar disclosed that full-court session was convened by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa wherein the pressing issue of the judges' letter was extensively deliberated upon.
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"The chief justice expressed a keen interest in consulting with the Prime Minister on this matter," Tarar stated, adding that the Prime Minister promptly acceded to the Chief Justice's request, fostering an environment conducive to dialogue.
