ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday allowed Ayyan Ali, a money laundering accused, to go abroad.
A three-member bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar took up the case for hearing.
During the hearing, the CJP asked the additional attorney general, “You have placed Ayyan Ali’s name for the third time on the ECL. Just tell us how many suspects’ names who were involved in murder cases has been put on the ECL by the government? It seems as if you want to keep the accused in country at every cost.” Justice Umer Ata Bandial remarked, “Attorney General sahib, we are asking from you about jurisdiction and you are defending the appeal. An investigation officer was murdered in Punjab. Did Punjab government lodge any complaint?” Justice Nisar said, “Tell us when the case was registered against Ayyan Ali.”
The AAG replied the case was registered on June 2, 2015.
The CJP said, “It is a matter of regret that the investigation of the case has not been completed despite a lapse of so much period.” Justice Maqbool Baqar said, “You are seeking help from us by violating the orders of Sindh High Court (SHC).”
