Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, has expressed concern over the ongoing propaganda against the Supreme Court, particularly in relation to the Margalla Hills National Park case. During a hearing, the Chief Justice accused Cabinet Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal Sahi of attempting to undermine the court’s credibility by blaming the Prime Minister for his own actions.
The hearing focused on illegal commercial activities and housing societies in the national park, with the Chief Justice confronting the Secretary over the Wildlife Department’s controversial notification. The court also expressed concern over the lack of enforcement against private housing societies and their illegal advertisements in Islamabad.
The Chief Justice suggested that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) be removed from the Ministry of Interior’s jurisdiction, citing the Ministry’s influence as a contributing factor to the situation. He also criticized the ongoing propaganda against the judiciary, urging those responsible to present their grievances in court rather than engaging in public campaigns.
The court hinted at possible contempt charges against officials involved in obstructing justice or spreading misinformation. The hearing also addressed the Wildlife Board’s transfer to the Ministry of Interior, with the Chief Justice questioning the logic behind such decisions.
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