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Imran satisfied with appointment of Fakhruddin as CEC

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Published 2012-07-13 19:33:14

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Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf chief Imran Khan. – File Photo by Reuters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan said on Friday that he was satisfied with the appointment of Fakhruddin G Ebrahim as Chief Election Commissioner, DawnNews reported.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the PTI chief said that appointment of Ebrahim as CEC was a positive sign and he trusted his character.

Khan said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)- led coalition government wanted to undermine judiciary by bringing the laws that were in conflict with the constitution.

He said that when the judiciary talks about justice, the government complains that democracy was in danger.

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Comments (16)

akram
July 14, 2012 9:55 am
like any judiciary... the constitution, parliament and public opinion.
Noor khan
July 14, 2012 6:02 am
very right !!! judiciary should be answerable to parliamentary committee !!! just like it is in india !!! they can sack a judge !!!
Noor khan
July 14, 2012 6:01 am
Immunity makes every sense .. if u want islamic republic then judiciary was answerable to caliph in islamic republic ... and if there wont be any immunity then states like Pakistan wont even work .... every time a new PM or president sworn in he will face charges that would make no sense and in absence of immunity he will have to appear before court everytime and consequently matters of state would remain unresolved !!!! its common sense thats why every country has a presidential immunity under international law
Alam
July 14, 2012 12:01 am
Who is the judiciary answerable to?
aaa
July 13, 2012 11:25 pm
complaining.
Atta Ahmed
July 13, 2012 6:35 pm
Yes I want Khan PTI to win next election and hopefully get the corruption out of Pakistan.
Nasir Mahmood
July 13, 2012 6:04 pm
Khan Sahab should be thankful to PML(N) who did not resign from the Assemblies.
Jimmy
July 13, 2012 5:41 pm
Lets hope for the Best .....................
pervaiz
July 13, 2012 4:58 pm
A very solid statement from Imran to commend a good decision from ruling PPP. That tells he will accept all which is good.
Khalid
July 13, 2012 4:49 pm
It is interesting to see how the national debate/discourse has been hijacked by the elite, and the so called leaders, to discuss issues that do not directly affect the daily lives of the ordinary citizens; issues like corruption, poverty, lack of education, and lack of access to primary health care. I hope Imran can get out of this debate, and start addressing what the people really need, and his party can develop plans to solve these problems, and not just talk about them.. Khalid. .
Noor
July 13, 2012 4:42 pm
You are right Khan sb. We are with you.... Just do the right things this nation needs..... All nation is looking forward for you.....
Hashmat Khalid
July 13, 2012 3:35 pm
I 100 pct. agree with Imran Khan's views.
Pakistan
July 13, 2012 3:21 pm
Well if just for one moment we become idealistic and say Imran wins the election, then it would not only be a great achievement for Imran but Pakistan as well...
aanm555
July 13, 2012 3:07 pm
great khan saviour of pakistan
umer
July 13, 2012 2:49 pm
Every single person is answerable to judiciary immunity makes no sense in an Islamic Republic.
pleasant
July 13, 2012 2:40 pm
What other options did he have?
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