📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:
- The Supreme Court has disposed of around 40 petitions, upholding the tribunal's decision regarding the reinstatement of FIA officials sacked.
- A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar heard the petitions. The court declared that on the basis of.
- During the hearing, FIA's counsel Raja Shafqat Abbasi argued that the officers posted at Lahore, Karachi and Multan airports were bound to c.
The Supreme Court has disposed of around 40 petitions, upholding the tribunal's decision regarding the reinstatement of FIA officials sacked after the Yunnan boat tragedy.
During the hearing, FIA's counsel Raja Shafqat Abbasi argued that the officers posted at Lahore, Karachi and Multan airports were bound to check the passengers. Officers should have also investigated the passengers' purpose for going to Libya.
According to FIA's counsel, gross negligence on the part of the officials led to facilitation of human trafficking, while they cannot be acquitted simply on the basis of lapses in regulation.
The lawyer requested the court to allow a fresh inquiry by providing an opportunity for hearing and cross-examination to the concerned officials.
