Saqib Nisar
Saqib Nisar is a former Chief Justice of Pakistan who served from 2016 to 2019. He is known for his role in various high-profile cases, including the disqualification of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 2017 over corruption charges linked to the Panama Papers. Nisar's tenure was marked by significant judicial activism and controversy, particularly regarding his judgments that impacted the political landscape of Pakistan. His actions have been both praised and criticized, as he navigated the complex relationship between the judiciary and the executive.
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Saqib Nisar is a former chief justice involved in a controversy regarding the conviction of Nawaz Sharif.
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Saqib Nisar's era is referenced as a case in point regarding the judiciary's activism.
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Pakistan:
Saqib Nisar, along with the establishment, was involved in the ousting of Nawaz Sharif.
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