CJP questions Azam Swatis eligibilityISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday forwarded case related to assets of former federal minister Azam Swati to Federal Board of Revenue for probe.The SC bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar heard Islamabad IG Transfer case.Read more:Federal minister Azam Swati resignsDuring hearing, Swati's counsel Ali Zafar, informed court that his client has resigned from post.
On this, CJP commented that although Azam Swati has resigned but court is looking into this matter in 62(1)(f) purview.'Is he eligible to become lawmaker,' questioned CJP.
When asked to share progress made in case, IG Islamabad Amir Zulfiqar said cases has been file against Azam Swati's son, Najeeb ullah, Jan MOhammad, Faiz Mehmood, and Jahanzaib.On this, CJP Nisar asked why no action has been taken against Azam Swati, just because he is influential'What good you are doing whether you canmuch supply relief to common men who were defeaten,' CJP quipped.Amicus Curie, Faisal Siddiqui apprised bench about Swati's assets issue identwhetheried by JIT.The case was then adjourned till investigation report is submitted by FBR.