SC judgment strangles anti-democratic elements: Aitzaz
LAHORE: The former president Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan said the Supreme Court (SC) has strangled the anti-democratic elements by demolishing Nov 3 unconstitutional elements.
Talking to media at his residence here on Friday, he said SC ruling has strengthened the democratically elected government of Pakistan and urged upon parliament to render services in favour of people.
He said it rests solely upon President Asif Ali Zardari to take or not to take oath again after SC verdict.
Now, former President Musharaff could be booked for judicial trial over sabotaging constitution but it does not seem possible, he concluded.
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http://www.geo.tv/8-1-2009/46871.htm
SC ruling akin to victory of democratic forces: Nawaz
LONDON: The Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, welcoming the Supreme Court’s verdict of declaration of Nov 3 steps unconstitutional, termed it as the victory of democratic forces.
In a statement released from here, He felicitated the lawyers, civil society, media and the activists PML-N on SC ruling adding that the decision has been resulted so due to untiring efforts of democratic forces.
Nawaz was of the view his party will continue carry out efforts for hegemony of law and supremacy of democracy in Pakistan.
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http://www.geo.tv/8-1-2009/46869.htm