As former chief justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar retired from his post as the top judge on January 17, the country bid farewell to the outgoing chief justice and the #SaqibNisar hashtag was seen trending on Twitter as people took to their social media and posted their reactions.
A Twitter user Jaffar Shirazi said, “Thank God a self-promoting government official retired today. Mr Saqib Nisar tried to fix everything except his own department #CJP #SaqibNisar.”
Thank God a self promoting government official retired today. Mr. Saqib Nisar tried to fix everything except his own department #CJP #SaqibNisar
— Jaffar Shirazi (@jaffarshah110) January 17, 2019
Another user Hassan Siddiqui said, “I TOO WANT TO BUILD A DAM ⚊ A DAM AGAINST FAKE CASES, AGAINST PENDING CASES”. – #JusticeKhosa Justice #SaqibNisar was a Nightmare. I hope, the new #CJP will improve the efficiency of our judiciary system and bring some structural reforms.”
“I TOO WANT TO BUILD A DAM ⚊ A DAM AGAINST FAKE CASES, AGAINST PENDING CASES”. – #JusticeKhosa
Justice #SaqibNisar was a Nightmare. I hope, the new #CJP will improve the effeciency of our judiciary system and bring some structural reforms.— Hassan Siddiqui (@HassanAkhtarSid) January 17, 2019
While another was thankful for the end of the “suo motu” era.
Thank you to the end of Sue Motu Era. #Pakistan #nisar #CJP #SaqibNisar
— Mohsin Khan (@mohsinprofile) January 17, 2019
“Today marks an end of a dark chapter for lawyers and law students when CJ Saqib Nisar forced many of us to unlearn “law” and forgot code of conduct for a judge and did nothing to reform his own institution. Good Riddance politely said! #ChiefJustice #CJP #SaqibNisar,” said another user.
Today marks an end of dark chapter for lawyers and law students when CJ Saqib Nisar forced many of us to unlearn “law” and forgot code of conduct for a judge and did nothing to reform his own institution. Good Riddance politely said! #ChiefJustice #CJP #SaqibNisar
— Nawab Ali Khattak (@NawabAliKhan7) January 17, 2019
Another Twitter user, Idrees said, “Good ridden ex CJ #SaqibNisar. You, Sir, will be remembered as the puppet of Establishment who violated international legal norms. You throughout your tenure behaved like a character from Punjabi films. You will also be remembered for your cheap publicity stunts.”
Good ridden ex CJ #SaqibNisar. You, Sir, will be remembered as the puppet of Establishment who violated international legal norms. You throughout your tenure behaved like a character from Punjabi films. You will also be remembered for your cheap publicity stunts.
— M Idrees Khwaja (@KhwajaIdrees) January 17, 2019
While some were appreciative for his efforts, Muhammad Basharat Raja said, “Let history judge its judgments but Justice Saqib Nisar would certainly be remembered for his proactive role. Best wishes for Justice #AsifSaeedKhosa on his appointment as #CJP.”
Let history judge its judgments but Justice Saqib Nisar would certainly be remembered for his pro active role.
Best wishes for Justice #AsifSaeedKhosa on his appointment as #CJP.#SymbolOfJustice #SaqibNisar— Muhammad Basharat Raja (@RajaBasharatLAW) January 17, 2019
As another Twitter user said, “The #legacy of #chiefjustice #SaqibNisar should be followed by next #CJP #AsifSaeedKhosa. Hats off to his brilliant efforts in #PanamaPapers, #constitutional #political #disqualification, national effort against #terrorism, #extremism, #corruption & poor #Governance #Pakistan”
The #legacy of #chiefjustice #SaqibNisar should be followed by next #CJP #AsifSaeedKhosa.
Hats off to his brilliant efforts in #PanamaPapers, #constitutional #political #disqualification, national effort against #terrorism, #extremism, #corruption & poor #Governance #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/7N51kDGQqm— umar ishaque butt (@capisces) January 17, 2019
Zakaria Shah said, “Former #CJP , #SaqibNisar did a marvellous job. You can’t give justice and hear cases for everyone in a limited time period. I hope the new #CJP , #AsifSaeedKhosa follows the same legacy of judicial activism.”
Former #CJP , #SaqibNisar did a marvellous job. You can’t give justice and hear cases for everyone in a limited time period. I hope the new #CJP , #AsifSaeedKhosa follows the same legacy of judicial activism.
— Zakaria Shah (@zakshahofficial) January 18, 2019
During his time at the Supreme Court, the former top judge heard many high profile cases, including the disqualification of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif among others.
He was appointed to the office on December 31, 2016, and is succeeded by Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa who was sworn in as the country’s 26th chief justice on Friday. He was born on December 21, 1954, in Dera Ghazi Khan.