Democracy working due to rule of law: CJP
Law enforcement agencies are not doing their jobs effectively, government should provide protection to the people: CJ
KARACHI:
Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that democracy is still working because the rule of law is being maintained in the country, Express News reported on Thursday.
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.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that democracy is still working because the rule of law is being maintained in the country, Express News reported on Thursday.
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.