Anwar Pervez accuses former CJP of unfair treatment

British Pakistani billionaire and founder of Bestway Group Sir Anwar Pervez has said that former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar appears in his nightmares and alleged him for causing huge losses to his business interests in Pakistan through suo moto actions.

In an interview, Sir Anwar Pervez said that the former chief justice had targeted his cement factory as well his bank (United Bank Limited).

Sir Anwar Pervez said that his business concerns were "unfairly targeted" by the retired chief justice.

In reference to the months long negative coverage arising out of the harsh comments made in the court, Sir Pervez said: "Honestly, the [former] chief justice and press appear in my nightmares."

The billionaire Pakistani was referring to the 2018 Katas Raj case which hinged on the improper use of groundwater by cement factories. The ex CJP had said that these cement factories were "destroying the ecosystem" and criticized Bestway group's cement factory in particular. The case was resolved when the factories arranged their own water supply.

Bestway has majority shares in United Bank Limited and the former CJP also dragged UBL to the court. That case remains pending before the Supreme Court.

He added: "He [Saqib Nisar] has publicly apologised to me since then. But the mess that he put on us has caused huge losses. We were targeted and it was unfair."

Sir Anwar revealed he had held a high-level meeting with an influential and powerful personality in Pakistan. He didn't name the person or the institution. The meeting was held so Sir Anwar could convey his displeasure at being "unfairly targeted" by the exCJP. He said: "In Pakistan if someone's stomach is hurting, there is only one doctor to go to. I did the same, but nothing really came of it. I was told that my message would be conveyed but the case is still pending in court."