82 Pakistanis (Bodies) in Greece shipwreck recovered

Strength of judiciary’s decisions lies in impartiality, says Rana Sana

Islamabad_Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Friday that the strength of the judiciary’s decisions lay in impartiality,

While speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, he said: “The most senior judges of the Supreme Court (SC) say they do not believe in this court.”

He added: “Justice Qazi Faez Isa has said he does not believe in this court. The situation in the Supreme Court is being commented on. It is not in the powers of the court to decide against the law.”

He said that two senior lawyers had met Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. “Both lawyers have played their innings. In the meeting with Imran Khan, they decided what new challenge should be staged,” he added.

Rana Sana stated that after meeting Imran Khan, the two senior lawyers had also met the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP).

“The law has not been enacted yet, and there is yet no authority of giving a stay on it,” he emphasised.

“The strength of the judiciary’s decisions lies in impartiality. ‘Baba Rehmatah’ is facing humiliation at this time,” he added.

“The people who made such decisions are a lesson to be learned today. Decisions should be made on the basis of justice,” he asserted.

“No bench has been formed on the issue of the election date,” he stated and added that the defence installations had been attacked on May 9.

Rana Sanaullah said that bodies of 82 Pakistanis in the shipwreck near Greece have been recovered and assured that stern action will be taken against the human smugglers.

According to Radio Pakistan, taking part in budget debate in the National Assembly here, the minister expressed the fear that the toll in the incident could rise dramatically. The boat’s capacity was about 400 passengers, but there were around 700 onboard.

He said specimens of the dead have been obtained and the identification process being conducted through Nadra.

Sanaullah said 281 families have contacted the government, expressing concern that their loved ones may have been caught up in this incident. So far 193 DNA samples have been taken.

He said a high level inquiry committee has been constituted to suggest measures, including amendments to the law to ensure conviction of the human traffickers.

He said a crackdown is underway to nab those behind the tragic boat accident.

The minister informed the House that around 350 Pakistani migrants were aboard the boat. Only 12 Pakistanis survived the tragedy.

The minister said special desks have been established to contact the affected families.