A constitutional petition was filed with the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking the placement of President Asif Ali Zardari’s name on the Exit Control List (ECL).The petition was filed by former senator Azam Swati through his counsel Tariq Asad under Article 184(3), making the federation through the secretary of foreign affairs and Interior, President Asif Ali Zardari, Hussain Haqqani, Salman Farooqui, Mansoor Ijaz, chief of army staff through the military secretary and Inter-Services Intelligence director general respondents in the case.
The petitioner submitted that it was reported by the New York Times quoting some Pakistani and Western officials last week that “President Asif Ali Zardari’s return to Pakistan from Dubai could be just a cameo appearance before his wife and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s death anniversary on December 27, 2011 and after that he would probably leave for a long convalescence in London or Dubai, he would probably leave for a long, perhaps permanent convalescence in London or Dubai”.
He contended that the news had been reported by all newspapers of Pakistan. Being the head of the state, Zardari’s presence in Pakistan in the circumstances mentioned in the accompanying petition is very important, the petition prays. The petitioner submitted that the matter of memo scandal was very serious and the sovereignty of state was in grave danger. He said President Asif Ali Zardari was sick; his life was very precious for the nation, hence he needed rest and he could get the best treatment in Pakistan and if need be, a team of medical specialists may be called to Pakistan and the expenses so borne should not be more than the amount allotted for his foreign tours for the year 2012.
The petitioner said Zardari’s presence was very important in the memo issue, as well as for the welfare of the state. He prayed that the name of Asif Ali Zardari, be placed on Exit Control List until a final adjudication of the case or a direction be issued in the form of Hussain Haqqani’s order so that he may not leave Pakistan without the permission of the court. The petitioner further prayed to call for the whole record of cell phones calls, SMS and BBM of all the responsible officials, particularly Salman Farooqui, Farahatullah Babar and Hussain Haqqani and constitute a high level commission of at least three persons of high repute and integrity to investigate the memo case sent. He further submitted that from the facts and laws, it transpired that executives/rulers had signed some secret deal over the integrity, security and sovereignty of the country in lieu of their personal gains.
He further requested the court to direct the respondents to restrict the movements of Americans and all diplomats within diplomatic areas.
Azam sawati been 3 years in cabinet with PPP why didn't file that petition ?
Azam zawati 3 saal JUI ki wazarat k mazzay lutay choothay saal resign kiya party change ki next election k liye hamdardi hasil ki phir dobara election jeeta phir wazarat lee tessray saal phirr party change ki aur Loota honay ka saboot diya…
whatever, its a bold step..not caring for any benefits from the defamed president..
great step …i will appreciate it
Misconduct, conspiracy against state is not ignored in by any nation,, disqualification supersedes all immunities,,he be put on ecl or not but not to be allowed to go out even for medical excuses,,as all medical facilities are available in country.. He was never elligible for this respectable post but fools honoured him,including Nawaz Shareef the foolish dodged by this satan P….
bhagnay na pay……….. It will be a great achievement if accountability reaches to President house. It is common practice, people grab money and leave Pakistan. it must be broken by providing any sort of arguments.
PIA hardly have any plane left … He cant fly anyway . I think he need a flying carpet :))
He is very brave man. Don't worry he will not run out from the country likes other.
ha ha . r u sure. He is corrupt basterd.
sorry never , DOKO zardari is not a brave. Raeesani said Doko doko hota hai chahey pakistan ko lootey ya kisi karkhane wale ko. Pakro bhagne na pay lat pain
GOD knows .??????????????????????????????????????????…………………………………. ya ALLAH meray mulk or iskay halat pe reham farma
Why place the president on the ECL. Petitions upon petitions but the SC has no time to taken on the long awaitng murder cases.
all those who censor true feelings of masses are denying themself from truth.
ther is no need to comment if it has to be approved by admins/ censorship panel. Those who dig there head in the sand do not change the ground reality
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