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ISLAMABAD: The new schedule of Supreme Court judges for the week starting on July 31 has broached a debate as to when the much-awaited verdict of Panama Papers case will be announced. According to the roster, two out of the three judges – which heard the case – will not be available in Islamabad till 11th August. Justice Ijaz-Ul-Ahsan is going on leave from next week and Justice Azmat Saeed Sheikh will be hearing cases in Supreme Court’s Lahore Registry from Monday, whereas Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan will be hearing other cases in Islamabad. Read More:  SC roster triggers debate on date of Panama case verdict

Panama Papers JIT to submit final report before SC today ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the Panama Papers case will submit its final report to the special bench of Supreme Court (SC) today (July 10) as the term designated by the apex court for the JIT to complete the investigations has come to a close. The special implementation bench of the SC had formed the JIT to probe Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s alleged offshore wealth and charges of money laundering against the Sharif family. Earlier on Saturday, Nawaz Sharif held an advisory meeting with federal ministers and law experts to ponder over the course to be taken after the JIT submits its report on the findings of the Panama leaks investigations. Read More: https://goo.gl/k6gDbR

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Wednesday attended National Assembly session and presented his party’s stance on Panama Papers investigation, Samaa reported. Khan, while addressing the house, also cleared his position on holding an alleged offshore company. Calling upon the prime minister to present himself of accountability and an end to corruption in Pakistan, Khan urged the government to ensure a transparent investigation into offshore assets of Sharif Family. He described PM’s speech as ‘disappointing’, saying that the opposition has a democratic right to come out on streets, if the government continued its inaction. About government’s counter allegations and claims regarding misuse of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) funds, Khan said the government should have investigated the reports. Read The Whole Article:  Khan vigorously responds to PM speech in NA

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday announced multibillion rupee development projects for Dera Ismail Khan city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Samaa reported. Addressing a large public meeting, organized by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, the PM criticized his opponents and vowed to make ‘new Pakistan’ with backing of JUI-F. “Those who love the politics of sin-ins have failed to make even a new KPK, how will they make a new Pakistan,” the PM said. The PM announced mega uplift projects for the DI Khan district, including an agriculture university and Rs.770 million gas project. Nawaz Sharif also announced to release 50 crore development fund for the district, directing PIA and CAA authorities to immediately ensure international flight operation from the Dera Ismail Khan airport. Read More:  PM announces mega projects in DI Khan

There’s a huge hue and cry about corruption from last couple of weeks or may be months. Panama Leaks and other corruption scandals are making it to headlines on almost regular basis. A lot of talk shows are covering the issue of corruption to garner more ratings and not only this but people involved in it are being demanded to prove them innocent or face accountability. Time to time we hear names of different political figures, civil servants and other public office holders, police officers, judiciary members, businessmen and journalists involved in different corruption cases through electronic, print and social media. National Accountability Bureau, the federal institute to combat corruption, with the help of government offices has printed message “Say No to Corruption” all across, aiming to spread awareness and call it “Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaign”. With all this in sight, I can’t stop thinking what every individual doing to combat corruption? I hate to say but we a...

KARACHI: Dropping another bomb shell on elite, the second round of Panama Papers leak identifies more than 400 Pakistanis owning offshore companies, Samaa reported. According to International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), the list features several personalities from politics, showbiz and business community of Pakistan. Among those holding offshore assets/companies are: Aleem Khan, the key financer of PTI; London-based Zulfi Bukhari, a close friend of Imran Khan; family members of businessman Seth Abid; Tariq Islam and Irfan Iqbal Puri, the close associates of PPP and MQM leadership; Abdul Sattar Dero, the former chairman Port Qasim Authority; ex-health minister Naseer Khan; son of ex-admiral Muzaffar Hussain; Shaukat Ahmed, the ex-president Karachi Chamber of Commerce; two-time Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and her mother Saba Obaid; ex-PPP Senator Rukhsana Jabeen and others. Read Story:  Over 400 Pakistanis in 2nd Panama leak

Instead of clarifying their position & contradictions on off shore accts/properties, Sharifs using govt machinery to blackmail pol opponents — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 27, 2016 ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, Wednesday accused Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of blackmailing politicians over investigation into Panama Papers leaks, Samaa reported. “Instead of clarifying their position & contradictions on offshore accts/properties, Sharifs using govt machinery to blackmail political opponents,” Khan said on Twitter.

No allegation on me in Panama Papers LONDON: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday affirmed that Panama Papers do not feature his name as owner of offshore companies. He underscored need for an independent commission for investigation, Samaa reported. The PM said this while speaking to reporters in London before leaving for Pakistan. The PM stayed for a week in London where he underwent heart checkup. But there were reports in Pakistan that political leaders will hold secret meetings in the UK capital. “Thank God, I had my checkup, I’m all right now and leaving for Pakistan,” the PM said while replying to a question about his health. Read More:  Nawaz Sharif on Panama Papers

Notices issued to Sharif family LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Thursday issued notices to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his five family members in a case pertaining to their offshore assets exposed in Panama Papers, Samaa reported. According to our correspondent, the notices were issued to PM Nawaz Sharif, his brother Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, wife Kalsoom Nawaz Sharif, son Hussain Nawaz Sharif and two other family members. The Sharif Family has been ordered to file response by April 18. The court issued notices while hearing a petition filed by Barrister Javed Iqbal Jaffri. The petition has impleaded 64 politicians as respondents, including Sharif family, Chaudhry Brothers and Imran Khan. Read More:  Petition in SC seeks PM’s disqualification