Lawyers’ role for rule of law unforgettable: CJP

Chief Justice Supreme Court Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary has said that the judiciary was restored in the country due to untiring efforts of legal fraternity for the cause of supremacy of constitution.
He was talking to a 20 Member delegation of Gujranwala Bar Association headed by its President Ch. Muhammad Gul Nawaz Goraya, which called on him on Monday in the Supreme Court.
Saying a word of advice to the lawyers, Chief Justice said that it is a noble profession and the legal fraternity should perform their duties with dedication, sincerity and honesty as public have great expectations from Bench and Bar therefore both should struggle hard to meet the expectations of public..
“Gujranwala Bar left no stone unturned for the advancement of this cause during the movement and instilled a new spirit in the legal fraternity of Pakistan as well as other countries of the world. Their struggle for Constitutionalism in the country set a new precedent in the judicial history of the world and a role model to follow”, he added.
Recalling the role played and hospitality offered by Gujranwala Bar during the days of the lawyers’ movement, the CJP said that Gujranwala Bar is committed and devoted for the cause of rule of law, supremacy of Constitution and independence of Judiciary.
The delegation lauded the efforts of the Chief Justice for the cause of dispensation of justice and stated that Chief Justice is a role model for legal fraternity as well as civil society and is held in high esteem by all segments of society. They also offered their full support and cooperation for the cause of justice.
The lawyers extended invitation to Chief Justice of Pakistan to visit Gujranwala Bar, which he accepted.