IT is a universally accepted rule of evidence that if a party submits a document in a court of law/tribunal/ investigating agency in proof of any transaction or otherwise, that party binds itself to appear before such authority to take that evidence. Failure to do so will automatically result in an adverse presumption against the party that files or relies on such a document.
In the above case the respondents must have known the implications of filing such letter in the Supreme Court.
The Prince has refused Pakistan`s jurisdiction (Dawn, July 14.) The clamour of foul play now is untenable. It, therefore, can be safely assumed that the prince never authored the saidletter and the conclusions arrived at by JIT are correct.
Nawaz Sharif stepping aside as prime minister at this stage will strengthen ourfledgling and fragile democracy and create a very healthy tradition.
This country, now aged 70 years, badly needs some healthy traditions.
Zahid Husain Borhani Karachi (2) THE three-time prime minister is damaging the image of the country by refusing to step down after the joint investigation team (JIT) report is made public.
There are serious charges aganist the prime minister such as money laundering and living beyond the legal and known source of income. In democracy when any prime minister is charged with misusing his authority for personal benefits, he loses political and moral authority.
Unfortunately, Nawaz Sharif is not prepared to hand over power to any other leader in his party.
Now, if the the apex court disqualifies him, this will further damage the image of the country and give a blow to democracy.
It will be hard to convince the public that the army establishment is not in f avour of democracy and it is a conspiracy to remove him.
