Pakistan has laws but needs enforcement, says IHC judge Kayani

Pakistan has comprehensive laws but needs better enforcement to ensure good governance, Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani said during an event on Wednesday.

Speaking at The Millennium Universal College's moot court competition, organised by the university's Head of Law Programmes Sheikh Waqas Bin Aamir (Attorney at Law), Justice Kayani urged students to reject corruption and drug abuse, calling them major obstacles to national progress.

"Every law exists in Pakistan, but the challenge lies in implementation," he said.

"A new generation is needed to improve the entire governance model."

The event, where law students argued cases in front of a mock bench, was adjucated by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Islamabad Advocate General Ayaz Shoukat, Advoate Sheikh Waqas Bin Aamir and others.

Justice Kayani stressed the importance of legal education, urging universities to teach procedural laws more effectively.

He highlighted that while older generations had played their part, it was time for young people to lead the country’s transformation.

The judge also raised concerns about rising drug abuse, revealing that 200 to 300 cases related to narcotics were being registered in Islamabad every day.

"You must reject corruption and drugs, and dedicate at least one hour daily to your studies," Justice Kayani advised the students.