ISLAMABAD – Supreme Court Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday took notice of approval of development funds for members of the National Assembly and provincial assemblies by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The top court judge warned that legal proceedings would be initiated against the matter if the releasing of is found unconstitutional.
The notice came days after the prime minister gave go-ahead for issuing Rs500 million in wake of development fund to each lawmaker on January 27.
The premier issued the funds under the sustainable development goals so legislators could carry out uplift work in their constituencies.
Justice Isa, during the hearing, also summoned the attorney general to brief the court on the matter. “Is the issuance of funds by the prime minister in accordance with the Constitution and law?” he questioned.
To which, the AG sought time from the court to submit the reply.
Justice Isa remarked that the matter would be referred to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for formation of a bench to hear the case if legal proceedings are required.
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