ISLAMABAD: Anwar Mansoor’s statement regarding the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) was without the knowledge of the Government and in his personal capacity and government has nothing to do with it, said Farogh Naseem Federal Minister for Law.
Talking to a private TV channel, Federal Law Minister said that government did not know that Anwar Mansoor will give such arguments. Not only judiciary but government was also shocked by his arguments, he added.
Answering a question, he said that Anwar Mansoor used to represent PTI and Prime Minister Imran appointed him as Attorney General.
Law Minister further said that government enjoys good relations with the judiciary and government do not have problem with any Bar Association. No one appreciates statement of Anwar Mansoor because all judges are honorable for the government, Naseem said.
Answering a question, the minister said, “This is an ordinance and there is no relaxation for anyone in it.” He further said, “It is out of question that government would ask him to give such a statement.”
Law Minister said that NAB is an independent institution and government’s only job is to legislate, original guidelines regarding NAB law will be issued by high courts and Supreme Court.
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