August 20, 2008	Wednesday	Sha’aban 17, 1429

HYDERABAD, Aug 19: Lawyers observed ‘Salvation Day’ in different parts of Sindh on Tuesday to express their joy over the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf.

Lawyers in Hyderabad took out a rally from the District Bar Association to local press club under the lead of President, Hyderabad chapter of the High Court Bar Association, Abdul Sattar Qazi and General Secretary, Hyderabad District Bar Association Nisar Ahmed Durrani. A general body was also held at the Iftikhar Mohammad Choudhry Hall.

Mr Qazi said the resignation of Pervez Musharraf was a victory for the nation. He demanded reinstatement of deposed judges without delay.

According to Mr Durrani it was also a victory of lawyers who relentlessly struggled for 18 months against the dictator. He said the real victory would be celebrated once deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Choudhry and other judges were reinstated.

“We are waiting for the deadline of 72 hours for their reinstatement,” he said.

Sultan Shaikh said the charge sheet against Musharraf was quite lengthy and demanded to put him to trial for the misdeeds.

Lawyers in Sanghar offered thanksgiving prayers at the district bar office. They distributed sweets and congratulated each other. Similar ceremonies were held at Tando Adam, Shahdadpur and Khipro.

President DBA, Anwar Mehmood Nizamani said that all judges, including Iftikhar Mohammad Choudhry would be restored. He said the main obstacle was removed with justice now to prevail.

Lawyers in Mirpurkhas celebrated Salvation Day and held a general body. President DBA Salahuddin Panhwar said the real democracy was restored following the resignation of Musharraf. He demanded reinstatement of the deposed judges immediately.

In Nawabshah, members of District Bar Association took out a rally to celebrate the resignation of Musharraf. Lawyers carrying placards and posters of Chief Justice Iftikhar Choudhry were dancing.