Cabinet approves Tassaduq Jillani-led commission to probe IHC judges’ allegations
ISLAMABAD (MNP) – The federal cabinet on Saturday approved formation of a one-member commission to probe allegations levelled by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, with retired Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani as its head.
The cabinet session was held with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in chair.
The terms of reference (TOR) for the commission will be prepared by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Awan. The one-member commission will submit its report in 60 days after completing the inquiry into the allegations.
Jillani said the matter was highly sensitive and he would try to meet the expectations of the nation. He said the task given to him was a big challenge.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, in their meeting, had agreed to form a commission to investigate the allegations levelled by IHC judges.
Sources in the federal cabinet said the attorney general was specially invited to participate in the cabinet meeting. The cabinet sought legal opinion on the issue. The attorney general briefed the cabinet on it.
