ISLAMABAD: Attorney-General Pakistan Anwarul Haq on Friday told the Supreme Court that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had approved the summary regarding the reopening of Swiss cases against President Zardari. However, the summary's contents could not be disclosed.
The Attorney-General presented a report in compliance with the apex court's orders regarding the reopening of cases against President Zardari.
He told the court that the summary’s content will not be made public. However, Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry ordered the Attorney-General to present the summary in the court.
Chief Justice Iftikhar said that Prime Minister Gilani should know the consequences of defying the apex court's verdict.
He said the verdict’s implementation rests with the prime minister, adding that the ruling must be implemented.
Earlier on Thursday, the law ministry had sent the five-point summary to the prime minister on the court's directives.
Sources said the summary suggested that no cases could be initiated against President Zardari in the Swiss courts.
The summary further stated that the president enjoys immunity under Article 248 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
The court then adjourned the hearing till Monday as the Attorney-General requested for time to present the summary.
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