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Pakistani foreign minister barred from holding public office by court

Team SoOLEGAL 27 Apr 2018 3:57pm

Pakistani foreign minister barred from holding public office by court

Islamabad: For holding UAE work permit and not declaring this at the time of contesting elections in 2013, a three judge bench of Islamabad High Court disqualified Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif from holding office.

In a unanimous judgement given by the court on a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar seeking disqualification of Mr. Asif for holding work permit of UAE ,it ruled that Mr. Asif was not truthful and honest and disqualified him under Article 62 (1) (f) of the Constitution. Dar had lost election against Mr. Asif in 2013. Dar alleged that Mr. Asif had Unlimited Term Employment Contract with International Mechanical and Electrical Co. He was hired as a full-time employee in July 2011 on a monthly basic salary of AED 35,000 along with a monthly allowance of AED 15,000, 2011 and held various positions. Mr Dar alleged he did not declare this in his papers. Mr. Asif contested this saying he was working only as a consultant and not a permanent employee. Further he said he did not have to stay in UAE for work.

Incidentally former PM Nawaz Sharif was also disqualified under the same act.Mr. Asif is one of top leaders of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and his disqualification is huge blow to the party ahead of election scheduled to be held after June.

“The Registrar of this Court is directed to send certified copy of this judgment to the Election Commission for de-notifying the Respondent as Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. A copy is also directed to be sent to the Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan for information,” the court said.

Commenting on the verdict, Mr. Asif said he will appeal against it in the Supreme Court and said he has never concealed his work permit.




Tagged: Islamabad High Court   UAE   Pakistan   Foreign Minister Pakistan  
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