ISLAMABAD - A delegation of Punjab Bar Council (PBC) headed by Vice Chairman Farhan Shahzad Monday called on Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed at the Supreme Court building here.
The Chief Justice welcomed the delegation comprising Haji M. Afzal Dharala, Chairman Executive Committee, Malik Ghulam Abbas Nissoana, Chairman Publication Committee and other members.
On this occasion, Chief Justice Gulzar said that it is duty of the Bar to assist the bench in dispensation of justice so that courts can decide cases expeditiously on merit in accordance with law.
He added that the legal profession is one of the respectable professions; therefore, they must uphold dignity, integrity, respect, honour and sanctity of the profession by pleading cases on merit and the respecting judges.
The Chief Justice told them that he is also from legal fraternity, therefore, he visits bar associations whenever invited and he also shared his experience with them.
The delegation informed him that during the last four months, a single complaint of strikes in court of Punjab province has not been reported. Moreover, the Punjab Bar Council has initiated a strict action against delinquent lawyers, found guilty of misconduct or intolerant behaviour and attitude. They also discussed different issues relating to smooth functioning of the justice system.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan assured them to take up the issues at proper and relevant forum to get them resolved.
They thanked the Chief Justice for sparing time for them and presented a calendar of Punjab Bar Council as a token of respect and gesture of goodwill. The Chief Justice of Pakistan expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the delegation.