- Says efforts are underway to malign judiciary
- Says Justice will be delivered to Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui
LAHORE, July 23: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Monday expressed concerns over efforts being underway to vilify institution of judiciary. As per details acquired, CJP was addressing ceremony in Lahore.
“Defamation of judiciary will be a doleful day. There exists no threat to democracy in the presence of Supreme Court (SC)”, clarified CJP while apprising attendants that he had left no stone unturned in serving justice to the masses.
On rumours shrouding General Elections 2018, CJP stated that he had made promise to conduct timely elections. “Constitution and democracy will co-exist together”, added CJP.
On Kalabagh Dam issue, CJP stated that a conspiracy was hatched to halt construction of the much-needed water storage.
CJP said that justice will be delivered to Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, adding that injustice would not be done to anyone.
Justice Saqib Nisar read out the oath in the courtroom and assured the petitioner that nothing was being done against the country and Pakistan will be blessed until the presence of this powerful judiciary.
He said let’s pray “Allah bestows us with just ruler who enjoys good reputation, while referring to the rule of Umer Sani.-Agencies
