LHC seeks details of Hafeez Shaikh's assets in Pakistan

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 06 Jan 2023

LAHORE: Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Muhammad Qasim Khan on Thursday sought details of Finance Minister Hafeez Shaikh’s assets in Pakistan.

During the hearing of a case regarding the appointment of Special Assistants to Prime Minister, the Chief Justice remarked that in democratic countries, people resign after defeat in elections. Couldn’t the government find anyone instead of Hafeez Shaikh in the country of 220 million people, he added.

He asked that is democratic that the Finance Minister after defeat in the election did not resign. Should Hafeez Shaikh still hold a public office after losing the election, he asked.

Chief Justice further asked that how much income tax was paid by Hafeez Shaikh and whether he even has any assets in Pakistan. It seems that Finance Minister will pack his bags and leave after he's done with the job, Justice Qasim remarked.