Credibility of judiciary at stake after removal of judge: PML-N.

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the sacking of accountability court judge Arshad Malik has raised serious questions on the credibility of judiciary in the country.

"We respect the judiciary and we want people to trust it. We don't want to pin blame on anyone, we have just put facts before the people," he said while talking to media in the federal capital. "We aren't asking for any relief, neither we want to achieve any political mileage," he added.

The PML-N senior leader said the government has 'attacked' the justice system of the country, adding that in order to restore the faith of people in the judiciary, the superior courts should take immediate action. "If the judge was in pressure, why didn't he tell the monitoring judge? His removal has vindicated the fact that there is something fishy ... it has raised more questions and have exposed the government's role," he added. Responding to a question, the PML-N leader said that he is ready to appear before any court, adding that he has never pressurised anyone and neither he will in the future. "I will appear before courts whenever summoned," he added...