Will not forgive myself if justice not served: CJP Saqib Nisar

Justice Saqib Nisar stressed that cases pending with courts should be disposed off at earliest

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar has said he will not be able to forgive himself if he does not fulfill his responsibility of providing justice.

"Model courts have achieved the desired results and we have achieved this without changing the law and through the teamwork of judges and lawyers," Justice Saqib Nisar said while addressing participants of the Punjab judicial academy on Saturday.

"I will not be able to forgive myself if, we [judiciary], do not fulfill our constitutional, legal and ethical responsibility," he added.

The statement comes a week after the top court directed the constitution of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the Sharif family's alleged offshore assets abroad. The team has been tasked to furnish its report within two months.



The SC, in its April 20 verdict, did not disqualify the premier citing absence of adequate evidence in the case.

The CJP stressed that cases pending with the courts should be disposed off at the earliest because any person whose rights have been usurped cannot remain patient.

Justice Saqib Nisar said the role of lawyers is vital in dispensing justice, saying there are several loopholes in the investigation of criminal cases followed by the release of those accused, for which the courts are blamed. Civil cases are complicated at the same time, he added. "Everyone involved in litigation should be provided the chance to defend themselves," Justice Saqib remarked.

Earlier, senior judge, Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, observed that the state had started implementing laws. The establishment of model courts is an important step towards resolving cases relating to household affairs, Khosa added. "Cases can be disposed off within days if police render their responsibilities effectively," he said, adding that, "it is up to a trial judge to fulfill their responsibilities once challan in a case is produced in the trial court."