On Tuesday, a civilian named Chaudhry Muhammad Imtiaz filed a petition in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, seeking the dismissal of President Arif Alvi from his office on the grounds that he is no longer eligible for the post. The petitioner has named President Alvi as a party to the petition and has urged the apex court to remove the incumbent immediately.
According to the petitioner, President Alvi is no longer eligible for the post of President, as he is attached to a political party and is biased. The petition alleges that the President refused to approve the government’s legislation at the request of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, and also did not sign the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023 sent by Parliament, the NAB Amendment Bill, and the Islamabad Local Government Act.
The petitioner argues that the President’s refusal to fulfil his constitutional duties demonstrates that he is not fit for the office of the President and should be dismissed. The petitioner contends that President Alvi’s actions have violated Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution, which requires that members of Parliament be “sadiq and ameen” (honest and trustworthy).
Last month, a two-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, had taken up a petition seeking the disqualification of President Alvi under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution. However, the petitions were later dismissed.
The petitioner’s request for President Alvi’s dismissal is a significant development, as it underscores the growing concerns about the President’s conduct and his suitability for the office. If the Supreme Court were to accept the petitioner’s request, it would mark a significant change in the country’s political landscape.
In conclusion, the petition filed by Chaudhry Muhammad Imtiaz in the Supreme Court of Pakistan seeks the dismissal of President Arif Alvi from his office. The petitioner argues that the President is no longer eligible for the post, as he is biased and has failed to fulfil his constitutional duties. The outcome of this petition will be closely watched by political observers in Pakistan, as it could have far-reaching implications for the country’s political stability.
