The Supreme Court of Pakistan held in Asghar Khan case that 1990 election were rigged, illegal, and unconstitutional. The court directed the government to take action against those who were involved in the distribution of money. The verdict also required the government, through FIA, to initiate proceedings against politicians who received money, associated and cooperated in the crime for a sinister purpose.
The government ought to implement SC order in true letter and spirit instead of paying lip service of respecting and holding the apex court in high esteem. However, a pertinent question arises with regard to the silence of SC judgment of the beneficiaries of the outcome of the illegal and unconstitutional action. Perhaps, it is an established fact that nothing good ever comes out from an evil. And if 1990 polls were illegal and rigged, how could the government that assumed power as a result be legitimate? Can all the subsequent actions taken by an unconstitutional government be genuine and legal?
The registrar, who explained the detailed judgement of the SC on the plea he was doing so to remove any ambiguity, ought to throw some light on this point as well.
RAJA SHAFAAT ULLAH
Islamabad
