As anticipated the Prime Minister appeared in the Supreme Court in contempt case and presented his viewpoint. He was humble and very respectful to the court but took the same plea as was being advocated on the floor of the house: President enjoys immunity under article 248 of the constitution; therefore, the government did not write letter to Swiss court. The attorney of Prime Minister, Aitzaz Ahsan had already spoken to the press about his stand that was to be taken in the court and he stuck to his plea and now will argue his point of view in the next hearing on 1 February, 2012.
The way the Prime Minister’s caravan came to the Supreme Court has disappointed the people at large. This could have been done in a low profile. PPP workers and lawyers community who were shouting slogans outside the court was in a very bad taste. It is very unfortunate that our leaders continue to display immaturity in every field of life. Nowhere in the world such scenes are witnessed in any court of law as we experience in Pakistan. We must preserve the sanctity of the Supreme Court and not turn the premises into an ordinary office. Section of the media was expecting miracles to happen and they made all efforts to pass judgments and draw conclusions which were nowhere near to the ground realities. This is a lesson for all of them not to pass judgements suiting to their convenience; instead, they should show patience in such matters.
MUKHTAR AHMED
Karachi