CJ Bandial speaks about his 'good to see you' remarks amid outrage.

ISLAMABAD: Umar Ata Bandial, Pakistan's Chief Justice, has clarified his remark about Imran Khan, which sparked outrage from the political establishment, including the Prime Minister.

As the ruling coalition questioned the country's top judge's bias, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial clarified his greeting during a case hearing on Tuesday.

During today's hearing, Justice Bandial said 'Good to see you' to lawyer Asghar Sabzwari, the same greetings that triggered some coalition government politicians. "Good to see you. "You have come to my court after a long time," CJP said, adding that he greets everyone with pleasantries, but that I had been chastised for doing so.

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