Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said on Thursday that the appearance of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in the Supreme Court would hopefully lower tensions between the state institutions.
He told reporters that the prime minister’s appearance also enhanced the dignity of the apex court. About the possibility of a decision on the contempt issue, he said certain issues should be resolved sooner so that attention could be focused on real public problems.
Meanwhile, Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan said on Thursday that the prime minister’s appearance in the Supreme Court was a negation of contempt of court.
He told reporters outside the Supreme Court building that he had come to the apex court along with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and now he had come with Gilani.
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Syed Munawar Hassan also said on Thursday that the prime minister’s appearance in the apex court was a good sign, but that true respect for the judiciary demanded faithful implementation of its orders.
Central leader of the Pakistan People’s Party Minorities Wing Napolean Qayyum said the PM’s appearance in SC showed the deep respect the party had for the judiciary.
Qayyum, who is also aspiring for the party’s ticket for a Senate reserved seat from Punjab, said the PPP was ready to make any sacrifice for the continuation of democracy in the country and all minority communities would stand by the party in ensuring the rule of law and constitution.
