ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the apology tendered by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Deputy Convener Mustafa Kamal in contempt case for his recent remarks against the judiciary.
As per details, a three-member bench headed by CJP Justice Qazi Faez Isa, comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan heard the contempt of court case against Kamal and Faisal Vawda.
Kamal had submitted an unconditional apology for his remarks against the judiciary, but his plea seeking an immediate acceptance of his apology in the contempt case was rejected by the top court.
Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa asked the MQM-P leader why he made statements against the judiciary if he had no intention of undermining its authority.
The court also asked Kamal to explain why he held a press conference and made statements about the judiciary.
The court issued notices to TV channels for airing controversial press conferences by Kamal and Faisal Vawda and sought a response from PEMRA on the matter.
The Attorney General stated that the court will not tolerate any disrespect towards the judiciary and that TV channels should not allow their platforms to be used for contemptuous statements.
The court adjourned the hearing until June 28 and asked the parties to submit their responses. –Agencies
