The complaint against Justice Sardar Tariq Masood has been unanimously dismissed by the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), according to sources.
Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa is leading the SJC, which will now address complaints against Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi after a 10-minute break.
Simultaneously, Justice Naqvi has decided to challenge the proceedings by approaching the court. He is seeking the quashing of proceedings against him and declaring all issued notices as illegal, citing the proceedings as ‘politically motivated’. Despite his claim, details from Justice Naqvi’s court petition reveal his intention to approach the proceedings with thorough preparation and a strong legal stance.
On October 27, the SJC issued a show-cause notice to Justice Naqvi over allegations of misconduct and corruption. In response, the judge objected to the participation of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and two other judges in the hearing, alleging that the proceedings were politically motivated and not legal.
Justice Naqvi emphasized that the involvement of Chief Justice Isa and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan in the proceedings tainted them with bias, rendering any orders passed without lawful authority and of no legal effect, in the interest of propriety, justice, and fairness.
US Announces $4 Million For Capacity Building Of Police And Anti-Terrorism Force In Balochistan: Blome
Meanwhile, Quetta – Today in Quetta, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald A. Blome unveiled four important initiatives to bolster the capabilities of Pakistani law enforcement in their efforts to safeguard local communities.
- Anti-Terrorist Force Training Facility Expansion: A $4 million assistance package will facilitate the expansion of Balochistan Police’s Anti-Terrorist Force training facility, doubling its current capacity, and allowing simultaneous instruction for an additional 800 trainees.
- Upgraded Police Stations: The United States allocated $2 million to repair and upgrade 10 flood-damaged police stations. These facilities will include modern infrastructure, such as digital record management and support for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, thereby supporting more responsive service to local communities. The facilities will also feature dedicated gender desks that will provide a private space for vulnerable populations to report crimes and receive special care for problems or injuries resulting from those crimes.
