Former federal minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday criticized the legal process, stating he had been wrongfully implicated in 10 cases despite not being present in the country at the time the alleged incidents occurred.
Speaking to reporters outside a court in Rawalpindi, Sheikh Rashid revealed he had received documents related to these cases and maintained his innocence. He pointed out that the Supreme Court had issued a written directive to conclude trials within four months, but questioned the feasibility of resolving approximately 36,000 cases within such a short timeframe.
He stressed the importance of fair trials in ensuring justice, remarking, “We want justice. Just look at the condition of the poor — they are getting poorer by the day. Completing trials in four months falls under the category of injustice.”
The AML chief said he had filed an appeal seeking a review of the SC’s decision regarding the expedited timelines for case resolution.
“The grave of justice is being dug, and justice is being drowned,” he added, reiterating his concern over the state of the legal system.
