Why was former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani made scapegoat when a letter was eventually to be written to the Swiss authorities, legal experts asked the government on Tuesday.
Ahmad Raza Kasuri asked why was the matter put on hold for two-and-a-half years if the government had to write the letter to the Swiss authorities through the Law Ministry?
“The letter could be written during Gilani’s premiership. “Why was he made a political martyr and a scapegoat?” he questioned.
Salman Akram Raja said the matter would stand disposed if the government wrote the letter with sincerity and seriousness in line with the Supreme Court’s verdict, adding “if it plays any trick then court would review the draft”. Justice (r) Nasira Javed Iqbal said the sitting prime minister had adopted the course of reconciliation. “The prime minister will remain responsible until the court’s orders are not implemented and receipt is not presented to the court,” she said.
Justice (r) Wajihuddin said it was a good move forward. “The court has now to see what type of letter is written and what words are used therein.”
Experts question govt’s intent on making Gilani scapegoat
