• URDU
  • SINDHI
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Breaking News Pakistan
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Business
    • Pakistan
    • Politics
    • Science
    • World
    Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan

    Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan

    Rohri accident delays Karachi-Lahore passenger trains by 3-10 hrs

    Rehman Baba Express derails near Hyderabad

    Marriyum concerned over delay in supply of oxygen cylinders to hospitals

    Imran responsible for dire economic situation: Marriyum

    Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told

    Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told

    No one to be allowed to create anarchy, chaos in country: Rana Sanaullah

    No one to be allowed to create anarchy, chaos in country: Rana Sanaullah

    Qureshi regrets ‘no acknowledgement’ for Pakistan’s Kabul evacuation efforts

    Qureshi regrets ‘no acknowledgement’ for Pakistan’s Kabul evacuation efforts

    Schools in Sindh to remain closed for an indefinite period

    Schools in Sindh to remain closed for an indefinite period

    PDM announces whitepaper on govt’s 3-year performance ‘exposing corruption, rigging’

    PDM announces whitepaper on govt’s 3-year performance ‘exposing corruption, rigging’

    Video of another woman being assaulted emerges, this time in Mirpur

    Video of another woman being assaulted emerges, this time in Mirpur

    Minar-e-Pakistan incident: 66 people arrested through geo-fencing, face matching

    Minar-e-Pakistan incident: 66 people arrested through geo-fencing, face matching

    Trending Tags

    • Balinese Culture
    • Donald Trump
    • Election Results
    • Future of News
    • United Stated
    • Sillicon Valley
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Sports
    Maryam Nawaz channels her inner Halime Sultan at jalsa in GB

    Maryam Nawaz channels her inner Halime Sultan at jalsa in GB

    Indian actress stabbed thrice for refusing marriage proposal

    Indian actress stabbed thrice for refusing marriage proposal

    Boxer Amir Khan declines offer to join Pakistani politics

    Boxer Amir Khan declines offer to join Pakistani politics

    Princess Diana worried royal family spies would ‘murder’ her

    Princess Diana worried royal family spies would ‘murder’ her

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s wedding was a ‘nightmare’, recalls Troian Bellisario

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s wedding was a ‘nightmare’, recalls Troian Bellisario

    Atif Aslam’s song taken down from YouTube over outrage from Indian users

    Atif Aslam’s song taken down from YouTube over outrage from Indian users

    Mohammad Irfan quashes death rumours, says he is ‘well’

    Mohammad Irfan quashes death rumours, says he is ‘well’

    Kim Kardashian demands justice for Andres Guardado

    Kim Kardashian demands justice for Andres Guardado

    ‘Ertugrul’ lead actress Esra Bilgic stuns in all-black outfit in her latest photo shoot

    ‘Ertugrul’ lead actress Esra Bilgic stuns in all-black outfit in her latest photo shoot

    Kubra Khan thanks fans, friends for sweet birthday wishes

    Kubra Khan thanks fans, friends for sweet birthday wishes

    Trending Tags

    • 2018 League
    • Asian Games 2018
    • Balinese Culture
    • Bali United
  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Travel
    Pakistan experiences 4rth wave of COVID amid Indian variant showing rise in Karachi

    Pakistan experiences 4rth wave of COVID amid Indian variant showing rise in Karachi

    Covid-19 cases: NCOC announces to lift lockdown in Sindh from Aug 9

    Covid-19 cases: NCOC announces to lift lockdown in Sindh from Aug 9

    Another consignment of Pfizer vaccine reaches Pakistan

    Another consignment of Pfizer vaccine reaches Pakistan

    Pakistan reports 991 new Covid-19 cases, 27 deaths

    Pakistan reports 991 new Covid-19 cases, 27 deaths

    Sindh to build 110-bed new hospital in Tharparkar

    Sindh to build 110-bed new hospital in Tharparkar

    Sindh govt decides to impose complete lockdown from Sunday

    Sindh govt decides to impose complete lockdown from Sunday

    Islamabad to undergo complete lockdown from 6pm tomorrow: deputy commissioner

    Islamabad to undergo complete lockdown from 6pm tomorrow: deputy commissioner

    PM Imran Khan once more urges use of masks amid ‘dangerous third wave’

    PM Imran Khan once more urges use of masks amid ‘dangerous third wave’

    CM meets with doctors, discuss steps to contain COVID wave

    CM meets with doctors, discuss steps to contain COVID wave

    India caseload surges as experts warn of virus going airborne

    79 fall prey to Covid-19, 4,213 more infected across Pakistan

    Trending Tags

    • Budget Travel
    • Climate Change
    • Visit Bali
    • Chopper Bike
  • Tech
    • All
    • Apps
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
    US ‘certainly looking at’ banning Chinese social media apps, including Tik Tok: Pompeo

    US ‘certainly looking at’ banning Chinese social media apps, including Tik Tok: Pompeo

    5G: Singapore telcos pick Nokia, Ericsson over Huawei

    5G: Singapore telcos pick Nokia, Ericsson over Huawei

    Twitter tests feature asking you to open article before retweeting

    Twitter tests feature asking you to open article before retweeting

    Rap group call out publication for using their image in place of ‘gang’

    Meet the woman who’s making consumer boycotts great again

    New campaign wants you to raise funds for abuse victims by ditching the razor

    Twitter tweaks video again, adding view counts for some users

    A beginner’s guide to the legendary Tim Tam biscuit, now available in America

    India is bringing free Wi-Fi to more than 1,000 villages this year

    Betterment moves beyond robo-advising with human financial planners

    Trending Tags

    • Bali United
    • Balinese Culture
    • Climate Change
  • Video
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Business
    • Pakistan
    • Politics
    • Science
    • World
    Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan

    Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan

    Rohri accident delays Karachi-Lahore passenger trains by 3-10 hrs

    Rehman Baba Express derails near Hyderabad

    Marriyum concerned over delay in supply of oxygen cylinders to hospitals

    Imran responsible for dire economic situation: Marriyum

    Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told

    Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told

    No one to be allowed to create anarchy, chaos in country: Rana Sanaullah

    No one to be allowed to create anarchy, chaos in country: Rana Sanaullah

    Qureshi regrets ‘no acknowledgement’ for Pakistan’s Kabul evacuation efforts

    Qureshi regrets ‘no acknowledgement’ for Pakistan’s Kabul evacuation efforts

    Schools in Sindh to remain closed for an indefinite period

    Schools in Sindh to remain closed for an indefinite period

    PDM announces whitepaper on govt’s 3-year performance ‘exposing corruption, rigging’

    PDM announces whitepaper on govt’s 3-year performance ‘exposing corruption, rigging’

    Video of another woman being assaulted emerges, this time in Mirpur

    Video of another woman being assaulted emerges, this time in Mirpur

    Minar-e-Pakistan incident: 66 people arrested through geo-fencing, face matching

    Minar-e-Pakistan incident: 66 people arrested through geo-fencing, face matching

    Trending Tags

    • Balinese Culture
    • Donald Trump
    • Election Results
    • Future of News
    • United Stated
    • Sillicon Valley
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Gaming
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Sports
    Maryam Nawaz channels her inner Halime Sultan at jalsa in GB

    Maryam Nawaz channels her inner Halime Sultan at jalsa in GB

    Indian actress stabbed thrice for refusing marriage proposal

    Indian actress stabbed thrice for refusing marriage proposal

    Boxer Amir Khan declines offer to join Pakistani politics

    Boxer Amir Khan declines offer to join Pakistani politics

    Princess Diana worried royal family spies would ‘murder’ her

    Princess Diana worried royal family spies would ‘murder’ her

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s wedding was a ‘nightmare’, recalls Troian Bellisario

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s wedding was a ‘nightmare’, recalls Troian Bellisario

    Atif Aslam’s song taken down from YouTube over outrage from Indian users

    Atif Aslam’s song taken down from YouTube over outrage from Indian users

    Mohammad Irfan quashes death rumours, says he is ‘well’

    Mohammad Irfan quashes death rumours, says he is ‘well’

    Kim Kardashian demands justice for Andres Guardado

    Kim Kardashian demands justice for Andres Guardado

    ‘Ertugrul’ lead actress Esra Bilgic stuns in all-black outfit in her latest photo shoot

    ‘Ertugrul’ lead actress Esra Bilgic stuns in all-black outfit in her latest photo shoot

    Kubra Khan thanks fans, friends for sweet birthday wishes

    Kubra Khan thanks fans, friends for sweet birthday wishes

    Trending Tags

    • 2018 League
    • Asian Games 2018
    • Balinese Culture
    • Bali United
  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Travel
    Pakistan experiences 4rth wave of COVID amid Indian variant showing rise in Karachi

    Pakistan experiences 4rth wave of COVID amid Indian variant showing rise in Karachi

    Covid-19 cases: NCOC announces to lift lockdown in Sindh from Aug 9

    Covid-19 cases: NCOC announces to lift lockdown in Sindh from Aug 9

    Another consignment of Pfizer vaccine reaches Pakistan

    Another consignment of Pfizer vaccine reaches Pakistan

    Pakistan reports 991 new Covid-19 cases, 27 deaths

    Pakistan reports 991 new Covid-19 cases, 27 deaths

    Sindh to build 110-bed new hospital in Tharparkar

    Sindh to build 110-bed new hospital in Tharparkar

    Sindh govt decides to impose complete lockdown from Sunday

    Sindh govt decides to impose complete lockdown from Sunday

    Islamabad to undergo complete lockdown from 6pm tomorrow: deputy commissioner

    Islamabad to undergo complete lockdown from 6pm tomorrow: deputy commissioner

    PM Imran Khan once more urges use of masks amid ‘dangerous third wave’

    PM Imran Khan once more urges use of masks amid ‘dangerous third wave’

    CM meets with doctors, discuss steps to contain COVID wave

    CM meets with doctors, discuss steps to contain COVID wave

    India caseload surges as experts warn of virus going airborne

    79 fall prey to Covid-19, 4,213 more infected across Pakistan

    Trending Tags

    • Budget Travel
    • Climate Change
    • Visit Bali
    • Chopper Bike
  • Tech
    • All
    • Apps
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
    US ‘certainly looking at’ banning Chinese social media apps, including Tik Tok: Pompeo

    US ‘certainly looking at’ banning Chinese social media apps, including Tik Tok: Pompeo

    5G: Singapore telcos pick Nokia, Ericsson over Huawei

    5G: Singapore telcos pick Nokia, Ericsson over Huawei

    Twitter tests feature asking you to open article before retweeting

    Twitter tests feature asking you to open article before retweeting

    Rap group call out publication for using their image in place of ‘gang’

    Meet the woman who’s making consumer boycotts great again

    New campaign wants you to raise funds for abuse victims by ditching the razor

    Twitter tweaks video again, adding view counts for some users

    A beginner’s guide to the legendary Tim Tam biscuit, now available in America

    India is bringing free Wi-Fi to more than 1,000 villages this year

    Betterment moves beyond robo-advising with human financial planners

    Trending Tags

    • Bali United
    • Balinese Culture
    • Climate Change
  • Video
No Result
View All Result
Breaking News Pakistan
No Result
View All Result
Home Breaking News

IHC bars govt from taking action on sugar inquiry commission report

admin by admin
June 11, 2020
in Breaking News, Featured News, News, Pakistan
0
IHC bars govt from taking action on sugar inquiry commission report
0
SHARES
22
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court barred the government from taking action on the sugar inquiry commission report, issuing directives for the product to be sold at the rate of Rs70/kg for the next 10 days.

The 10-day stay order was issued by Chief Justice Athar Minallah on Thursday who was hearing a petition filed against the sugar inquiry commission report.

During today’s hearing, one of the counsels for the sugar mill owners, Makhdoom Ali Khan, told the court that the Constitution has stated that the federation and provinces have different rights.

The lawyer told the court that an ad-hoc committee was formed in February to take action over the rising sugar prices. He added that the commission asked the federal government to carry out a forensic audit.

“The committee was formed on the recommendations of the commission,” said the lawyer.

To this, the IHC CJ asked the details about what the commission had said about the rising sugar prices.

“The commission, in a 324-page report, mentioned a lot of reasons [for the sugar price hike],” Khan told the court. He added that the commission had requested that action be taken against the FBR, FIA and NAB officials.

Justice Athar Minallah asked the counsel again about what the commission said regarding the sugar price hike. “Sugar is a necessity for a common man. The government should take measures in this regard.”

To this, Salman Akram Raja, another attorney present at the hearing to represent a sugar mill owner, stated that the commission did not separate the use of sugar for the public and commercial purposes in its investigation.

“If the commission did not say anything regarding the availability of sugar for the public, then what did it say?” asked the judge in response to Raja’s argument.

To this, Khan interjected and told the court that the commission did not comment on the availability of sugar for the public.

“What was the price of sugar two years ago?” the judge asked. Khan responded by saying that in November 2018, the price of sugar was Rs53/kg.

Justice Minallah remarked that the price increased to Rs 85/kg in two years. He asked the federal government if it had any objections to the court’s decision to which the additional attorney general replied by saying that the federal government will not oppose the court’s order.

“A matter of public interest is being brought forward in this matter. The commission never addressed the reasons for which it was formed,” observed Justice Minallah.

The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the federal government, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Shehzad Akbar and FIA Director General Wajid Zia. Secretary interior and members of the inquiry commission were also sent notices by the court.

Sugar mill owners complain of being subjected to a ‘media trial’

During the hearing, the sugar mills owners’ attornies alleged that a media trial was being carried out against them through the government’s special assistants and ministers. He added that the commission had violated the terms of references (TOR) that were framed.

“We will send a notice to the government and ask them [about it] but for now, sell sugar for Rs70/kg,” the judge told the sugar mill owners. He added that if they agreed to the new price, the court will stop the government from taking action against them till the next hearing.

“This court does not usually intervene in the matters of the executive,” remarked the judge, but asked why the masses was not being provided their basic rights.

“In two years, the price of sugar went from Rs 53/kg to Rs85/kg,” remarked the judge, and wondered what the commission did if it did not recommend decreasing the sugar price for the people.

“The Inquiry commission’s aim was not to provide relief to the common man but to hold a media trial against us,” said Khan in response to the judge’s question. He alleged that a ‘media war’ was going on, adding that a briefing was also held on the matter Wednesday.

“We will issue a stay order for taking action against sugar mill owners but the common man should be sold sugar at the price of Rs 70/kg,” remarked the judge.

Sugar mill owners challenge Sugar Inquiry Commission report

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association and 17 other mill owners — including PTI leader Jahangir Tareen — had challenged the report by the Sugar Inquiry Commission in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday, alleging that legal formalities were not fulfilled during the investigations conducted by the commission.

The commission, in its report, has accused the sugar mill owners of earning illegal profits amounting to billions of rupees through unjustified price hikes, benami transactions, tax evasion, suspicious sugar export deals, illegal power production, misuse of subsidy and purchasing sugarcane off the books.

IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah took up the case today in which the federal government, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar, interior ministry, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), FIA chief Wajid Zia and other departments were made respondents.

The petitioners called for the sugar inquiry report released on May 21 to be declared void and the actions ordered by the prime minister in this regard, to be suspended.

The plea, filed by Advocate Salman Akram Raja, stated: “The scope of the Impugned report clearly exceeds the constitutional mandate and limitations of a Federal Commission of Inquiry constituted under the 2017 Act, as it trespasses into matters within the exclusive legislative and executive domains of the Provinces. The entire inquiry has been carried out in a completely illegal, unlawful, opaque, biased and discriminatory manner.”

“It has been conducted in complete contravention to the requirements of the 2017 Act and the relevant terms of reference. The principle of natural justice as well as the Fundamental Rights of the petitioners including the right to due process, fair trial and non-discrimination have been violated,” read the petition.

Shahzad Akbar says action will be taken against ‘sugar daddies’

It was filed after the government announced forwarding cases to the National Accountability Bureau, FIA and other federal agencies to take punitive actions against those involved in the scandal.

The premier’s aide on accountability, Shahzad Akbar, on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive action plan outlined by the government to take to task the “sugar daddies” identified by the sugar inquiry commission as well as for an overall overhauling of the regulatory framework which had all the while “been in cahoots with the sugar mills”.

Akbar said that no matter how powerful a person is, no matter the party he belongs to, or however wealthy, “no exceptions can be created” for anyone, and this was the line of inquiry followed by the probe commission.

“Transparency is of the utmost importance when it comes to accountability. Before we take action over whatever matter is being pursued, it must be put before the people. That is why the report was made public,” said the premier’s aide.

He said the public, farmers, as well as industry experts had been consulted over an “action matrix” that was developed.

Tags: IHCsugar inquiry
admin

admin

Related Posts

Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan
Breaking News

Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan

May 13, 2022
Rohri accident delays Karachi-Lahore passenger trains by 3-10 hrs
Breaking News

Rehman Baba Express derails near Hyderabad

May 13, 2022
Marriyum concerned over delay in supply of oxygen cylinders to hospitals
Breaking News

Imran responsible for dire economic situation: Marriyum

May 13, 2022
Next Post
PM Imran offers India sharing of successful cash transfer programme to counter COVID-19 fallout

PM Imran offers India sharing of successful cash transfer programme to counter COVID-19 fallout

CM Sindh statement about ventilators factually incorrect: Haleem Adil

CM Sindh statement about ventilators factually incorrect: Haleem Adil

Pakistan’s economy contracted 0.38% in FY2020 as coronavirus wreaked havoc: Economic Survey

Pakistan's economy contracted 0.38% in FY2020 as coronavirus wreaked havoc: Economic Survey

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan
Breaking News

Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan

by admin
May 13, 2022
Rohri accident delays Karachi-Lahore passenger trains by 3-10 hrs
Breaking News

Rehman Baba Express derails near Hyderabad

by admin
May 13, 2022
Marriyum concerned over delay in supply of oxygen cylinders to hospitals
Breaking News

Imran responsible for dire economic situation: Marriyum

by admin
May 13, 2022
Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told
Breaking News

Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told

by admin
May 13, 2022
No one to be allowed to create anarchy, chaos in country: Rana Sanaullah
Breaking News

No one to be allowed to create anarchy, chaos in country: Rana Sanaullah

by admin
May 13, 2022

Topics

Balochistan Bilawal Budget 2020-21 Climate Change COAS Coronavirus COVID-19 Donald Trump ECP Election Results Federal cabinet Flat Earth Future of News Golden Globes Govt IHC Imran India infects ISPR Karachi LHC Market Stories Maryam MotoGP 2017 Mr. Robot Murad NAB Nawaz Sharif Pakistan Pakistanis PDM PM PM Imran PML-N PPP PTI SC schools Shehbaz Sheikh Rashid Sillicon Valley Sindh Sindh govt United Stated
No Result
View All Result
Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan

Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan

by admin
May 13, 2022
0

MARDAN (Web Desk):- Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Friday while calling out the former...

Rohri accident delays Karachi-Lahore passenger trains by 3-10 hrs

Rehman Baba Express derails near Hyderabad

by admin
May 13, 2022
0

KARACHI (Web Desk):-  A passenger train, Rehman Baba Express which was coming from Peshawar to Karachi on Friday derailed at...

Marriyum concerned over delay in supply of oxygen cylinders to hospitals

Imran responsible for dire economic situation: Marriyum

by admin
May 13, 2022
0

LAHORE (Web Desk):-  Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday has said that former Prime Minister Imran Khan...

Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told

Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told

by admin
May 13, 2022
0

ISLAMABAD(Web Desk):- The National Assembly was informed on Friday that the ban imposed on new gas connections by the previous...

Highlights

Ban imposed on new gas connections by previous govt will be reconsidered, NA told

No one to be allowed to create anarchy, chaos in country: Rana Sanaullah

Qureshi regrets ‘no acknowledgement’ for Pakistan’s Kabul evacuation efforts

Schools in Sindh to remain closed for an indefinite period

PDM announces whitepaper on govt’s 3-year performance ‘exposing corruption, rigging’

Video of another woman being assaulted emerges, this time in Mirpur

Facebook Twitter Youtube RSS
Breaking News Pakistan

We bring you the latest news around the globe.

Whatsapp: 0337 0359958

Recent News

  • Never seen a coward like PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in entire life: Imran Khan
  • Rehman Baba Express derails near Hyderabad
  • Imran responsible for dire economic situation: Marriyum

Important Links

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

Breaking News Pakistan © 2020. Ali Zafar Awan (CEO) 0317 4282208, Director News: Sadar ud din Jokhio. Website Development by Cyber Design

No Result
View All Result
  • Home

Breaking News Pakistan © 2020. Ali Zafar Awan (CEO) 0317 4282208, Director News: Sadar ud din Jokhio. Website Development by Cyber Design