The legal fraternity has warned of a complete strike on Thursday if a notification about relocation of some civil courts is not withdrawn.
In a press conference held at Lahore High Court, the lawyers demanded of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to order withdrawal of the ‘controversial notification’.
The lawyers gave an ultimatum of two days while announcing a province-wide strike. They also warned of a country-wide strike if the things remained unchanged.
LBA President Munir Hussain Bhatti said, “we will foil every attempt to divide lawyers through such steps.”
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LHCBA President Ishtiaq A Khan said stopping institution of cases could not be tolerated.
He said, “We made all-out efforts to resolve this matter but it seems judiciary does not want to resolve this matter.”
Umar Hayat Sindhu, Vice President Supreme Court Bar Association (Punjab), said lawyers are on one page. “The lawyers will leave no stone unturned for their rights,” he said.
Vice President of Punjab Bar Council, Kamran Bhasir Mughal, said that the judiciary will be responsible if the things go worst.
He demanded the withdrawal of the notification.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 20th 2024.
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