Poor governance invites assertive judiciary: CJP

Addresses faculty and students at East China University in Shanghai

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has said that poor governance invites an assertive judiciary to secure the fundamental rights of the poor.

Addressing faculty and students at East China University, Shanghai, the CJP said his visit to China was aimed at further strengthening the cordial relations between Pakistan and Chinese citizens and their government by sharing experiences and capabilities in different walks of life especially in the justice sector.

“During my visit I have tried to evaluate the potential venues of judicial cooperation between our two countries with the very specific purpose of dealing with any likely legal challenges arising out of the Pak-China economic and commercial ties,” he said, adding that he believed that the most important element for putting foreign investors at ease in Pakistan was to ensure a strict adherence to the rule of law.

“If foreign investors in Pakistan, not only from China but elsewhere in the world, can be assured that any disputes arising out of trade and commercial contracts will be dealt with in a quick and just manner, without endless procedural hurdles and frustrating delays, it will make Pakistan a more attractive destination for FDI,” he said.



“The superior judiciary in Pakistan is very conscious of its role in this regard,” he explained, adding that he had issued directions to civil courts not to issue ex-parte stay orders in respect of projects related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

“This initiative will improve the confidence level of foreign investors on Pakistan’s judicial system and will give a sense of protection, comfort and peace of mind whilst investing in Pakistan,” he said.