If IHC Entertains This Petition, Legislature’s Intent Will Be Lost: Shah Faisal
Mian Nadeem Published September 11, 2026 | 03:03 PM
The petitioner has targeted one political party while the long march involves multiple parties, and the party facing possible action has not been made a party to the case, argues the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa advocate general.
Key Points from Hearing:
- Suo Motu Powers: The advocate general stated that entertaining this petition would undermine the legislature’s intent, noting that suo motu powers have ended and public-interest petitions are increasingly being used to challenge actions.
- Targeted Political Party: The petitioner has singled out one political party, while the long march is a collective effort involving others.
- Unfair Targeting: The advocate general argued that the party against which action was sought should be included as a respondent in the case.
Court's Interaction:
- Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar questioned whether the advocate general, representing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, had consulted with the Chief Minister and confirmed the CM’s dual role as both a political party member and provincial leader.
- Advocate General affirmed that he could not have become Chief Minister without being a party member.
- Chief Justice directed the advocate general to read Article 5 of the Constitution, emphasizing the CM's loyalty oath to the state.
- The advocate general assured the court of the Chief Minister’s loyalty to the state and reaffirmed his commitment to the constitution and laws.