Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar expressed concern over the strained relations between the bar and the bench, emphasising the critical role both play in achieving justice and democracy.
Speaking at the annual dinner at Karachi Bar Association (KBA), Baqar acknowledged the need for improved collaboration to address challenges affecting the entire legal system.
The event was attended by Chief Justice Sindh High Court (SHC) Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, KBA President Amir Saleem, Vice President Mumtaz Ali Mehdi, General Secretary Waqar Alam, Joint Secretary Sabeeh Mahmood, and others. The CM congratulated Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi on assuming the position of chief justice and expressed hope for cooperative efforts between the bar and the bench during his tenure.
He expressed concern over the current threats to the judiciary, both external and internal, emphasising the need to address issues such as the composition of benches to restore public confidence in the legal system.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 10th, 2023.
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