In a dramatic turn of events, the Lahore High Court’s division bench has overturned a previous order that declared Lt General Munir Afsar’s appointment as NADRA chairman illegal and unlawful. The bench, led by Justice Ch Muhammad Iqbal, restored Lt General Afsar to his position, citing that the single bench’s decision was made without a full examination of the facts.
The case, which has been making headlines for weeks, centers around the appointment of Lt General Afsar as NADRA chairman by the caretaker government. The appointment was challenged by petitioner Ashba Kamran, who argued that it violated the NADRA Ordinance, 2000, and did not follow a fair and competitive process.
In a detailed 30-page judgment, Justice Asim Hafeez had earlier ruled against Lt General Afsar’s appointment, stating that it was made without proper authority and did not comply with legal requirements. However, the division bench has now overturned this decision, paving the way for Lt General Afsar’s restoration as NADRA chairman.
The development has significant implications for NADRA and the government, and raises important questions about the appointment process and the rule of law.
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