Memogate controversy almost fades away In quite a wonderful and unexpected move, the notorious memogate controversy has limped to an impasse. Everyone is surprised what all the upheaval was about in the first place. Surely, the other side of row is that all the concerned parties apparently have been relieved quite lightly. By now no […]
The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) is all set to dispose of the memogate case, if Mansoor Ijaz, the central character of the entire saga, fails to appear before the panel by February 10. A member of the parliamentary committee while speaking to the media said that there would be no reason for the […]
The Supreme Court on Monday has granted the judicial commission, probing the memogate case, two more months to complete the investigation. The larger bench of the apex court, at the same time, permitted former ambassador to US, Hussain Haqqani, to travel abroad. The apex court, took up the application of the commission that sought extension in […]
Rehman Malik terms Shahbaz Sharif’s statement contempt of court Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik announced to move the apex court against Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, saying he had committed contempt of court by offering security to US-business tycoon, Mansoor Ijaz. While speaking to the media on Friday, the minister also informed that he would […]
Mansoor Ijaz gets last chance to appear before judicial commission The judicial commission has rejected the plea made by the Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz to get his statement recorded outside Pakistan and gave him one final chance of appearing before the commission on February 9. The commission also rejected the petition filed by Ijaz that […]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
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The judicial commission, tasked to probe the infamous Memogate scandal, has given Mansoor Ijaz one final chance to appear before the panel on February 9. The Commission also said that if Mansoor Ijaz was dissatisfied with security assurances, the petition may be cancelled, while Mansoor’s statement could only be recorded abroad if both parties show […]
Ijaz will not be coming despite Interior Minister’s assurances Mansoor Ijaz, who is the chief witness in the memo gate case has recently stated that he will not be coming to Pakistan in order to present his testimony in front of the Supreme Court of Pakistan despite the fact the he has received assurance from […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Malik denies news about putting Mansoor Ijaz’s name on ECL Islamabad: (Tuesday, January 24, 2012) Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who was summoned by the apex court for issuing controversial statements to contain Mansoor Ijaz from coming to Pakistan, appeared before the judicial commission investigating into the memo case today. While explaining his statements relating to […]
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Malik assures Mansoor Ijaz’ name would not be put on ECL The interior minister of Pakistan, Rehman Malik on Tuesday denied the reports of giving statements against US businessman Mansoor Ijaz and assured the commission investigating memo scandal that latter’s name would not be put on Exit Control List (ECL) after he touches down in […]
Mansoor Ijaz cites security concerns as a reason for not appearing before judicial commission The Pakistani American businessman and central character in the whole Memogate saga Mansoor Ijaz has refused come to Pakistan, citing security concerns as a reason for his decision. He has instead requested the judicial commission to record his statement in Zurich […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Ongoing drama of US-based business tycoon Mansoor Ijaz Regardless of that the American embassy in Pakistan has declined to provide Mansoor Ijaz any security; people in Pakistan are still making comments at the outrageous demand of an ordinary US-based businessman, Mansoor Ijaz. It is vital to mention here that Ijaz does not hold an adequate […]
The Judicial Commission, tasked to probe the controversial memogate scam, in the latest move summoned Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik over issuing controversial statements pertaining to the memo case. The commission on Tuesday resumed the hearing of the memogate case in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) building, saying Mansoor Ijaz is the prime witness in […]