Nawaz’s speech concluding Asma Jahangir Convention ‘contempt of judiciary’: Data Minister

“Convention addressed by CJP and senior judges is concluding with speech by an absconder. It’s nothing however a contempt of judges and the judiciary,” Chaudhry tweeted.

The federal minister later mentioned that he has turned down the invitation to the occasion, held in Lahore in reminiscence of late human rights activist and trailblazing lawyer Asma Jahangir.

“I had been invited to the Asma Jahangir Convention immediately. I used to be advised that the convention will conclude with the speech of an absconder,” mentioned the minister.

Fawad went on to say that inviting Nawaz Sharif to make a speech at Asma Jahangir Convention is “tantamount to mocking the nation and the structure”, due to this fact he has excused himself from attending the convention.

He additional mentioned that he has suggested the Supreme Court docket Bar Affiliation to “stay impartial”.

Suggested SCBA that they need to stay impartial solely than Legal professionals can contribute! Convention addressed by CJP and senior Judges is concluding with speech by an absconder it’s nothing however a contempt of Judges and Judiciary ……

— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) November 21, 2021