LAHORE, JUN 12 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday directed all concerned departments including defence ministry to cooperate with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Asghar Khan case.

A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice heard the case in Supreme Court Lahore registry during which FIA Director General Bashir Ahmed Memon was asked to continue working on his post.

Javed Hashmi, Mir Hasil Bizenjo, Abida Hussain, Ghulam Mustafa Khar, Bashir Ahmed Memon, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, retired Lt Gen Asad Durrani and Roye Dad Khan appeared before the court.

“Further delay will not be tolerated in the case. Complete the investigation without wasting a minute,” ordered the CJP.

He inquired from FIA whether Nawaz Sharif had recorded his statement in the case or not. “His statement has been received,” replied FIA DG.

Javed Hashmi said that he cannot win the election if contest from Bhatti. “I am not here to conduct elections but to save the constitution,” remarked the CJP.