Investigation against social media posts against CJP & Superior Judiciary

ISLAMABAD: A notification issued by the Prime Minister’s Office states that PM Imran Khan has taken notice of a campaign against the Superior Judiciary of Pakistan and the Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed ordering an investigation into the matter.

Imran Khan CJP Investigation Superior Judiciary — PM Imran Khan orders investigation into social media campaign against superior judiciary of Pakistan and Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) director general to investigate the matter and take legal action against the culprits.

The notification issued by Secretary to the Prime Minister Muhammad Azam Khan states, “The Prime Minister has taken a very serious view of the recent campaign on social media in which uncalled, immoderate and intemperate language has been used against the superior judiciary of Pakistan, including the Chief Justice of Pakistan. The Prime Minister has been pleased to direct that Director General, Federal Investigation Agency shall look into this malicious campaign and depute a team of suitable officers to track down the culprits involved therein and take necessary legal action as per the relevant laws.

“The matter may be treated as most urgent”, the notification continues.