IHCBA denounces smear campaign against judge

IHCBA highlighted Judge Tariq's capability and outstanding professional career


Our Correspondent July 08, 2024

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ISLAMABAD:

The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) to discuss an ongoing smear campaign on social media against Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the IHCBA condemned the malicious social media campaign against the judge, stating that he is a capable and diligent judge who has had an outstanding professional career as a lawyer and a deputy attorney general.

“The IHCBA fully believes in the independence and autonomy of the judiciary,” it added.

Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri leads the election tribunal that is going to resume hearing today.

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