ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) headed by its president, Amanullah Kanrani, Monday called on Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar.
The meeting was a “Working Session between Bench and Bar” to discuss the issues faced by SCBA in the apex court, a press release said.
The top judge, welcoming the delegation, said that both the Bar and Bench were heading towards their mutual goal of providing easy, quick and speedy justice to people.
The delegation discussed with the CJP different matters of mutual interest in order to ensure effective dispensation of justice and smooth functioning of the institution.
The CJP also assured them to take necessary steps and resolve their problems at the earliest.
The SCBA members appreciated efforts and spirit of the chief justice for public interest litigation and hearing of cases beyond normal duty hours and even on Saturdays and Sundays, so as to provide prompt relief to aggrieved people and highlighting important social issues like construction of dams and population control.
They unanimously resolved to extend full support and cooperation to the CJP and thanked him for providing the opportunity to discuss issues face to face.