ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s constitutional bench heard review petitions filed by former Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Yousaf Raza Gillani, challenging the phone tapping carried out under the presidency of Sardar Farooq Khan Leghari in 1996.
Justice Jamal Mandokhel emphasized that the outcome of this case could have broader implications for several pending cases. The review petitions stem from a January 29, 1997, ruling that upheld Benazir Bhutto’s dismissal by President Leghari, alongside the dissolution of the federal cabinet and the National Assembly.
During the proceedings, an additional attorney general referenced the 2013 law, which permits phone tapping by the ISI and IB, but only under judicial oversight. Justice Mazhar raised concerns, questioning whether proper judicial approval was in place for the tapping.
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The case was adjourned, and notices were issued to advocate generals for further proceedings. This long-standing case, which has remained unresolved for 28 years, could set a precedent for future legal matters involving phone tapping and executive powers.
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