Aitzaz Ahsen, counsel for Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt case against him, on Thursday said President Asif Ali Zardari was a constitutionally elected head of state and enjoyed absolute immunity under international law, thus he could not be presented before a Swiss magistrate for trial.
Talking to reporters at the Supreme Court after adjournment of the contempt case against Gilani, Aitzaz said he was concentrating his arguments on a specific point to change the opinion of the judges about writing to the Swiss authorities for reopening graft case against President Zardari.
He said under Article 10-A, any judge, who initiated a case and framed charge against anyone in any contempt of court case‚ could not hear the very case. He said Zardari was a constitutionally elected president, thus he could not be left at the mercy of any foreign court because he enjoyed immunity under the international law. To a query, he said his arguments were simple and to the point. He said he would try to conclude his arguments by Wednesday, as asked by the court. He said the case had nothing to do with corruption, instead it was a matter related to the constitution. Whatever would be the decision of the Supreme Court in the case, it would be implemented, he added. He said the US saved Raymond Davis who took innocent lives in Pakistan, while “we are hell bent to surrender our president to a Swiss magistrate”.
well said by aitzaz
Aitzaz,a great lawyer, his argument is within logic
Sounds very right. The Judiciary's image is also preserved as being 'neutral' (no personal agenda)…
This is an attempt to delay things so that the case becomes time barred in Swiss Courts.
If it is not a corruption issue, then where did Zardari get those millions that are in the Swiss bank accounts?
The constitution clearly states exemption for President. But u people want to prefer ur hate over Constitution: the same recipe by which Pakistan has reached its present predicament.
Any acts committed prior to becoming President are not exempt. Also, criminal acts are not exempt even during the tenure as President. So, let us not try to hoodwink the nation.
Good point Ajaz.
This newspaper's management is sold out. It blocks comments in favor of PPP
Sold out to whom? What about millions stashed by Zardari abroad, which is nothing but outright theft
JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED.
You people dont want to follow the constitution and want to quench ur thirst of hate. This is the same recipe by which Pakistan has reached its present predicament. The Constitution unequivivocally declares exemption, but courts and u people want to impose ur hate agenda on constitution.
U people want to impose ur personal vendetta against a person on the Constitution which clearly states exemption for President during his incumbency.
Owo,great, go ahead, "The issue is not about the corruption; instead, it pertains to dignity of the country"-Aitzaz, What aitaz said ,The person who is full of corrouption top to bottom ,country degnity will be lose ,The joke of the year,Mr Aitaz go ahead to support ur corrupt leader .
The issue is about 'both and more', and keeping things in balance…
The priority of Pakistan should be to get a solid foothold of civilian government and democracy (the price is swallowing some misdeed for the time being). Otherwise the future of Pakistan, in bigger perspectives (like economy, institutions, human rights, international relations etc.), would be compromised and some vested interest find it easy to fish in the muddy water…
aitzaz is a low life scum bag who sold out for a seat in senate and back stabbed babar awan. zardari is guilty and thats all to it. I have never heard zardari say that its not his millions in swiss banks. Where did he get this kind of money? Selling movie tickets?
Zishan – you must be a midget – come up with some logical answers before you dare argu Aitzaz's legal questions. Stop just blaming the President – When shall we be more practical and pragmatic as a nation.
there is no need to arrest Zardari in this case, simple plain letter to start the process again like they sent before to stop it! He was convited in this case along with BB, the case was on appeal in switzerland when they stopped persuing it! Just write the letter, swiss are very just people they will deal it very nicely!
aitazaz is a protector opf zardari . that is how history will remember u mr aitazaz . and also as a " LIAR" whose worth and fee and price was a senate seat . well done mr genuis and a great DANISHWAR of PPP .
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