Islamabad, Jan. 13 (TNS): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Main Saqib Nisar has said that ‘I am Pakistan’ campaign has gained momentum and a large number of Pakistanis are giving funds for the construction of Dams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an interview with a private news channel, he said the motive to initiate the campaign around the world was to create awareness among overseas Pakistani about the importance of Dams construction in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chief Justice said he would visit North America soon to attend the Dam fund raising campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Responding to another question about the cost of Mohmand Dam construction, Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said around 14 billion dollars are required for construction of the dam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the Chief Justice, while taking notice of scheduled execution of a prisoner Khizer Hayat, a mentally ill prisoner on death row in Central Jail Kot Lakhpat, has suspended his sentence till further orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The notice was taken on media reports that a District and Sessions Judge has scheduled execution of a mentally ill prisoner on Tuesday. He was diagnosed as a schizophrenic by Jail medical authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chief Justice also fixed the matter for hearing tomorrow.
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