The official confirmation from the Foreign Office has been issued regarding India’s extradition request for Hafiz Saeed, the banned chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, spokesperson for the Foreign Office, verified the receipt of India’s request concerning Hafiz Saeed. The extradition appeal from India is related to a money laundering case, as stated by the Foreign Office spokesperson. However, she underscored that there is no formal agreement between Pakistan and India specifically addressing the bilateral extradition of accused individuals.
It’s worth noting that in the preceding year, a court in Lahore sentenced Hafiz Saeed to 31 years in prison in connection with cases involving illegal funding.
IHC Judge Aurangzeb Says A Dreadful System Is Prevailing Under The Caretaker Government
Meanwhile, in Islamabad, a judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued a stern rebuke to the caretaker government on Friday, criticizing what it termed as a “dreadful system” prevailing in the country and casting doubt on its impartiality.
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb expressed concerns over the caretaker setup, highlighting that it obstructed even the consultation process for the upcoming February 8 elections, raising suspicions about the government’s commitment to conducting fair polls.
“Is the caretaker government attempting to disrupt the elections?” questioned the judge, probing the government’s intentions.
This inquiry arose during the hearing of a plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gauhar Khan and other lawyers, seeking permission to meet the party’s founder, Imran Khan, in jail.
The legal team argued that discussing the allocation of 700 party tickets, crucial with the approaching polls, required consultation with Khan.
Responding to the plea, the judge granted permission for the lawyers to meet Khan before the forthcoming elections, resolving the petition accordingly.
The court’s order emphasized the necessity of allowing the PTI founder to meet the party’s chairman under the supervision of the Adiala jail superintendent, affirming that facilitating consultations for elections was a fundamental right of the party.
