The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on the review plea regarding dismissal of 16,000 government employees which will now be announced on Friday.
During the hearing, Justice Omar Ata Bandial remarked that advertisements, tests and merit for appointments in government departments are necessary for transparency.
The attorney general argued that the 2010 law should be read as a law withdrawing dismissals so this way the law can be maintained and the employees will be restored to the level of 1997.
Justice Umar Ata Bandial further remarked that the nature of the present case has changed so now this case will not be reviewed but re-heard.
The attorney general replied that it was not clear whether the recruitments were legal or not therefore approval of review is requested.
Justice Sajjad Ali Shah while commenting on the case said to the attorney general that he is talking on assumptions and only the concerned agencies can tell the real situation in this regard.
