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Azam Swati Appears Before SC Mandated JIT

Islamabad (November 14, 2018): Azam Swati appeared before a Supreme Court mandated Joint Investigation Team (JIT) at the National Accountability Bureau headquarters today. 

According to details, Azam Swati appeared before JIT today for two hours where he was questioned by the SC formed committee.

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The JIT is probing alleged misuse of authority, misconduct and encroachment by the federal minister.

The JIT is headed by DG National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi Irfan Mangi and includes top officials from the Intelligence Bureau and the Federal Investigation Agency.

Earlier on November 02, Supreme Court of Pakistan rejected the apology letter of Minister Azam Swati in the IGP Islamabad Transfer Case and further demanded his resignation.

The Supreme Court heard a Suo motu case on the transfer of Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jan Muhammad and formed a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe Federal Minister Azam Swati’s misconduct.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar ordered Federal Minister for Science and Technology Azam Khan Swati to resign from his position.

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Federal Minister for Science and Technology Azam Swati, the affected family, the attorney general and Islamabad IGP appeared before the bench.

During the hearing, the chief justice ordered the formation of a JIT to inquire “whether Swati as a minister was involved in misconduct or not” regarding the Islamabad IGP’s transfer.

“The JIT will also probe into Swati’s assets,” the bench stated. “It will also inquire whether Swati can travel to the United States or not,” the bench further said.

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Further, the bench remarked, “The JIT will investigate the cases against Swati in the US and find out whether he can travel to the country or not.”

The chief justice added, “These are decisive moments and will determine whether the rich and powerful can exploit others. If an inquiry is conducted on merit then it will strengthen people’s faith and confidence in Pakistan’s institutions. This will be a service to the country and the generations to come.”

“Poor people are pressured and the affected family has forgiven Swati but we have not forgiven him,” he added.

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