THE threatening language by PML-N Senator Nehal Hashmi, blinded by his quest to score points to prove his loyalty to the prime minister, is unacceptable, unparliamentarily and against all democratic norms and practices.
Hashmi must offer a public apology and resign voluntarily because he has proven by his own deeds to be unworthy of holding any elected public office. In a country which calls itself Islamic Republic of Pakistan and where no law can be made which conflicts with the Holy Quran and Hadith, nobody including the prime minister or his family and all paid civil, uniformed or elected public servants is above law.
Nor do they enjoy immunity for criminal offences and financial improprieties committed by them.
The assets belonging to Nawaz Sharif, his spouse and children are open to public scrutiny and as per law all assets held in their name are required to be declared to the election commission and Federal Board of Revenue.
No sovereign state can exist without levying uniform taxation on income generated by allcitizens.
The ability of any state to secure itself from foreign aggression, provide good governance, and cater to welfare of its citizens hinges on tax collection.
Tax evasion is the most heinous of all crimes committed against the state. Thoseguilty have no right to hold any public office and must be given exemplary punishment.
