Pakistan's Attorney General denies interference in judiciary after IHC judge's letter, stating that an in-camera briefing on surveillance was for national security.

Pakistan's Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan denied allegations of government interference in judicial affairs following a letter from IHC Judge Justice Babar Sattar accusing officials of attempting to influence judicial proceedings. The Attorney General clarified that the request for an in-camera briefing on surveillance matters was not to decide the case on one side, but to protect national security. Authorities emphasized that there is no interference in judiciary matters and that sensitive information is handled through the Attorney General's office.

May 14, 2024
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