The court observed that the government would have to explain under what law public money was being used for political purposes. The court expressed concern over control of public money given to an individual of ruling family. The court also sought appearance of any responsible representative of the Youth Loan Programme on the next date.
Earlier, petitioner's counsel Sheraz Zaka contended before the court that the government issued a notification on November 22, 2013 pertaining to appointment of Maryam Nawaz, as chairperson of Prime Minister's Youth Loan Programme. He said the appointment was made in violation of law and the set criterion as neither a public notice nor an advertisement was issued before appointment.
He said prior consultation with Council of Common Interest (CCI) was mandatory under the law but the appointment was made without following the said procedure. He said the Prime Minister violated Article 91(5) of the Constitution by concealing a fact. He therefore prayed to the court to set aside appointment of Maryam Nawaz Sharif as Chairperson of Prime Minister's Youth Loan Programme. He also prayed to restrain Maryam from working till the final disposal of the main petition.