F.P. Report
ISLAMABAD: The deeply charged political atmosphere prevailing in the country appears to have put echelons of power on the edge. Speaking during the hearing of a civil case on Tuesday, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial clarified that his remark “good to see you Imran Khan” carried no political implication.
Everyone is deserving of basic respect and good manners, clarified the CJP, lamenting that he was subjected to criticism for offering a simple greeting to deposed prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairperson Imran Khan during a recent hearing following the latter’s arrest by paramilitary forces.
Addressing lawyer Asghar Sabswari during the hearing of a civil case, CJP Bandial stressed on the importance of good manners.
The CJP’s remarks come a day after the ruling coalition’s – the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) – sit-in outside the Supreme Court (SC) protesting CJP Bandial’s alleged preferential treatment to former premier Imran.
