‘Good to see you Imran Khan’: Pakistan Chief Justice Bandial clarifies on criticism
The Hindu
Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, who was criticised by the ruling alliance for greeting former prime minister Imran Khan in the Supreme Court with the words “good to see you”, clarified on May 16 that it was part of court etiquette and carried no political connotation.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, who was criticised by the ruling alliance for greeting former prime minister Imran Khan in the Supreme Court with the words “good to see you”, clarified on May 16 that it was part of court etiquette and carried no political connotation.
Chief Justice Bandial made these remarks during Mr. Khan's appearance before the Supreme Court after his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case sparked violent protests by his supporters.
A federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the way Chief Justice Bandial greeted Mr. Khan, the chief of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was a blot on the face of the country’s judiciary.
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Clarifying his demeanour, Chief Justice Bandial said: "I am being criticised for greeting Mr. Khan in the same manner; however, I use this phrase often".
“I hold everyone in high esteem as respect and courteousness are important for everybody,” Geo TV quoted him as saying.
“Everyone is deserving of basic respect and good manners,” The Express Tribune newspaper reported.
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