CJP Isa rejects Rawalpindi commissioner’s allegation, calls them ‘baseless’

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa rejected the Rawalpindi commissioner’s allegation, terming them ‘baseless’.

CJP also demanded evidence of his involvement in the rigging of the February 8 elections following Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaqat Ali Chatha’s serious allegations against the top judge and other authorities.

“You level baseless allegations. There is no truth to it nor is evidence presented. You can level allegations all you want, it is your right but present evidence to back it. Whether good or bad, it will be determined later,” CJP said.

During an interaction with media personnel in Islamabad today, the CJP said: “Someone can blame me for theft or murder tomorrow. If hurling allegations is your right, give me evidence along with it too.”

The CJP also questioned his and the Supreme Court’s connection to the general elections, saying that the court only receives and decides upon petitions linked to elections.

The CJP Qazi Faez Isa said that the apex court did not order the elections; instead, it asked both constitutional authorities — the president and the election commission — to stage the elections after arriving at a consensus on the date.

Earlier in the day, in a bombshell presser, Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaqat Ali Chatha resigned after admitting rigging under his watch in the Feb 8 elections.

Speaking to reporters at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaqat Ali Chatha admitted that “rigging” took place in Rawalpindi Division and took responsibility for it.