ISLAMABAD:
Despite serious concerns from the legal wing, former prime minister Imran Khan sent the Foreign Office code to the Chief Justice. of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, claiming that a threatening message was sent by a foreign country through the envoy of Pakistan.
Sources told The Express Tribune that there was a possibility that the CJP might not read the diplomatic cipher.
This already reported that the US official warned that there could be repercussions if Prime Minister Imran survived opposition no-confidence motion in National Assembly.
The National Security Committee (KNB) later expressed “serious concern” over US intervention in domestic affairs and decided to make a strong protest.
Formerly legal wing in his council ruled that the diplomatic cipher was within the purview of of Official Secrets Act 1923.
It is claimed that neither the sender could share This is with anyone neither recipient (PM) could do it public.
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When prime minister shares diplomatic cipher, this will be considered a violation of his oath, which he received in accordance with Article 91(5).
It is further stated that in case of violation of oath, he may be disqualified for life sentence pursuant to section 62(1)(f) of Constitution.
Relevant part of swearing in: “What, as prime minister of Pakistan, I will do my duty and perform my functions, frankly, best of my ability is right in conformity with Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the law, and always in interest of sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Pakistan.
“And that I won’t directly or implicitly communicate or disclose to any person any matter which is brought before me or becomes known to me as Prime Minister, unless required for proper discharge of my duties as prime minister”.
Senior lawyers believe that the exchange of the diplomatic cipher cause trouble for in former EVENINGS. Application can be submitted in the higher courts regarding his disqualification under section 62 (1) (f) of Constitution.
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