ISLAMABAD, March 30: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar has said that rule of law is fundamental for the economic, political and social development of a society.
He was speaking at a function in Islamabad to bid farewell to Justice Amir Hani Muslim, who is retiring from service.
The Chief Justice said there are instances of discrimination and favouritism within governmental institutions, resulting in the violation of fundamental rights of employees.
He said Justice Hani was the flag bearer in the struggle for the elimination of corruption, nepotism and discrimination.
“Rule of law is fundamental for the economic, political and social development of a society. Rule of law is not limited to the protection of individuals’ rights and resolution of disputes in accordance with law but also includes an independent and effective judiciary, safeguard against abuse of power and a law abiding government” he added.
He further said that the goal of an egalitarian society cannot be achieved without establishing the rule of law within government institutions. This can be achieved through the elimination of corruption, nepotism and discrimination within institutions and strict adherence to the Constitution and law.
“In order to ensure rule of law in the country the Objectives Resolution, which is a substantive part of the Constitution by virtue of Article 2A, provides that it is the will of the people of Pakistan to establish an order wherein shall be guaranteed fundamental rights, including equality of status, of opportunity and before law, social, economic and political justice, and freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship and association, subject to law and public morality; and wherein the independence of the judiciary shall be fully secured”, the CJP concluded. -PR
