Just like a puppeteer, the wealthy and the powerful in Pakistan pull the strings of our judicial system. Noor Mukaddam’s trial is one such example. The show is put on, session begins, the evidence is presented, witnesses are questioned, the lawyers argue, the judges deliberate but the wealthy, the powerful, and the influential are rarely if ever, convicted by courts in Pakistan. Judges are not accountable to anyone and questioning their judgment almost always brings “contempt of court” charges. The Sham Idrees Case: A Look at the Evil Side of Social Media Social System tied with the law of the rich? De-Radicalizing Western Foreign Policy: A Response READ MORE: Noor Mukadam Murder Case: Public Demands Justice But as I have said before in these columns, our nation deserves better and this puppet show must come to an end. The outcome must be based on evidence and fairness and not on the culprit’s ability to use its position, power, or wealth to influence it. Politics & Marketing Pakistani Expats condemn Noor Mukaddam Murder, address PM Defence Day: A Story of Honor and Commitment Not too long ago, Noor Mukaddam’s brutal killing at the hands of Zahir Jaffer made headlines – not … Continue reading Noor Mukaddam’s trial a victim of the Puppeteer’s Illusions!