Speaking to representatives of the Karachi Bar and Sindh Bar Council, he said that repetition of mistakes would harm the current democratic setup.
“Law enforcement agencies are not doing their jobs effectively, the government should provide protection to the people,” said the chief justice.
He further added that, “Democracy has given people the freedom to speak. Pakistan will progress if we work with dedication and commitment.”
Target killing of lawyers
The Chief Justice expressed deep concern over the target killing of lawyers and said that it is the duty of state to protect life, property, dignity and honour of the citizens under the constitution.
According to a press release of the Supreme Court, the CJP condemned the incidents of target killing and expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Sindh in particular where lawyers and judges were not safe and specific persons were being targeted, betraying the fact that law enforcement agencies were not discharging their functions properly.
"Security and safely of every one lies in rule of law and there is complete freedom of expression of speech and opinion," The chief justice observed.
He then offered prayers on the sad demise of Ali Muhammad Dahri, Mazhar Arian, Reheem Bux Jamali Advocates, who belonged to different parts of the Sindh province.
The members of the bars appreciated the CJP's struggle and efforts for establishing the rule of law. They reposed their trust and confidence in his leadership.
Courts stay shut in protest
Courts in Sindh and Punjab protested the murder of sessions judge Zulfiqar Hussain Naqvi in Quetta earlier on Thursday.
Lawyers responding to the call of the Punjab and Sindh Bar Associations boycotted the courts. Protests were also staged at various district courts against the attack.
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Democrazy in play due to Highness CJ.
Who asked for your opinion? Go do your job.....
Mr CJ, Read the comments above and on many other news items and resign if you have any regard left for the sanctity of supreme court.
Sure Mr. Chief Judge! Democracy is specially working for the terrorist, the corrupt, the thugs and for the Sipa-e-saheba, who are free to kill and murder under your concept of freedom. Keep it up and you will have no democracy at all.
Talking about democracy working or not,is none of Ch Iftikhar's business. CJ's only business and job is to decide the case that comes before the SC. Unfortunately he is neglecting his constitutional duty, and instead indulging in politics and political talk. There are 75,000 cases pending before the SC. Have you heard of any chief justice of India, USA, UK etc talking about politics and governance? This is an incompetent and corrupt judge. He has made his son loot hundreds of millions of dollars. Where is his accountability? This corrupt, greedy and power hungry judiciary is a sick joke on the people of Pakistan. The sooner this CJ is fired the better it is for the country.
I thank mr Chaudhry, he is making sure PPP wins next electionn Day by day he is falling in the trap set up for him by the great master zardari
What a joke this man is
Thank you cjp (corrupt justice of Pakistan) for democrazy and rule of flaw.
This CJ position is no more tenable, he must go home
CJ has lost moral authority, the biggest asset of a judge
What kind of sick joke is this? I wonder what was the audience, which was buying his nonsense. This person, his son, his fellow judges, and a registrar of the SC have made a total mockery of the judicial system of Pakistan. An irreparable damage has been done. Forget about Justice Munir, for years to some Pakistanis would be damning the present lot.
Isn't he sick? Did u ever ask ur son wh ere from he got the money?
Ha! Ha!! Ha!!! Nice Joke . . .!!!!! Yes democracy is still working, but under judicial dictatorship . . . ????
This man is constantly destablising this country as well as its fragile democracy and has the audacity to claim credit for it?!
It seem from his speeches that CJ will either join a political party or start one of his own after retirement.
Democracy seems to be working extra-ordinarily well for your dear son CJ..
Only democracy would have ensured him going from Rs 30,000/month job to a billionaire..
Good one CJ :)
...And the courts are working and doing their job. What a joke on the poor people of Pakistan!!
Yeah Rule of Law in Pakistan where Supreme court is Biased Judges are politically motivated and lawyers are Corrupt off course.
I will believe in rule of law when Arsalan Iftikhar is sent to prison. Until then, not convinced.
Your perversion of democracy has also given people the freedom to kill those who speak freely.
My God...The people who were kicked off in 1990's on corruption charges that there horses eat JAms and almonds are in power. Convicted and criminals are holding Top postions. Is this rule of law sir?
Yeah -- then why does he charge everyone with contempt when they speak there minds about the SC?
News? I beg to differ.
CJ thinks that Democracy is working. So that what is the problem. Let it work. Do not go beyond your domain and let every one do his job. If the Law Enforcing Agencies are not doing their work. Are You Doing Yours? This is a big question. You too have lost your flavor with the common Pakistani. You too are alleged to be attention seeker and nothing more.
"He further added that, “Democracy has given people the freedom to speak. Pakistan will progress if we work with dedication and commitment.” Which people?-You mean deep state!