Shehbaz interacts with King Charles III, British PM

‘Double standards’ of judiciary have harmed Pakistan: PM

Interacts with King Charles III, British PM

 Calls upon leaders of C’wealth countries to mark King’s accession as dawn of new era

LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said “double standards” of the judiciary have harmed Pakistan in an irreparable way and the only way forward is equality of justice.

Speaking to the media in London after a meeting with PML-N supreme Nawaz Sharif, the prime minister said that the “double standards” of the judiciary are not acceptable and such trends of courts having “likes and dislikes” are harmful to any society.

PM Shehbaz spoke to the media as he arrived at the Avenfield flats to have dinner with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and his family.

The PM was accompanied by his son Suleman Sharif and his wife.

The prime minister — referring to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and his supporters getting extraordinary relief from courts — said that “double standards” of justice had been on display in the recent past where courts have been dishing out bails to the PTI leader, day in and day out.

The PM said that there is a collective need to play a role in the supremacy of the Constitution, adding that justice should not only be done but also should be seen to be done.

When asked about the tussle between the judiciary and the parliament, the premier said there would be no compromise on the supremacy of the Constitution and the parliament as enshrined in the Constitution.

He said that the Constitution of Pakistan gives rights to the parliament and these rights cannot be snatched.

Meanwhile,  while speaking at a meeting of Commonwealth leaders in London, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday called upon leaders of the Commonwealth countries to mark the accession of King Charles III as the dawn of a new era and the opening of new vistas and fresh avenues for the remarkable family of nations of Commonwealth.

Earlier, he interacted with King Charles III and Prime Minister of Britain Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the meeting of other leaders of Commonwealth countries here.

The Prime Minister felicitated both the British dignitaries for the excellent arrangements made for the elaborate two-day ceremonies being held to celebrate the coronation of the new King.

The Prime Minister also expressed deep appreciation for the generous assistance of the United Kingdom in the wake of the disastrous floods that struck Pakistan last year.
He suggested that both countries needed to enhance bilateral relations in various fields. In this regard, the Prime Minister proposed the establishment of a joint commission that would be headed by the leaders of the two countries.
King Charles III and the British PM Rishi Sunak also showed their interest in further strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries and praised the Pakistan community based in the United Kingdom for its role in the development of the UK.

The prime minister touched down in the United Kingdom’s capital London on Wednesday evening to represent Pakistan at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III. He is expected to return to Pakistan on Monday.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif also held a warm and cordial meeting with Secretary General of Commonwealth of the Nations Ms. Patricia Scotland on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Leaders’ Event. Monitoring Desk