Chief justice urged to get VIP protocol

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has advised newly appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja to avail of VIP protocol and security in the wake of prevailing law and order situation in the country.

According to sources, the prime minister made the advice in a letter addressed to the chief justice.

Soon after assuming charge of his office on Monday, Justice Khawaja had refused to receive VIP protocol and take a bulletproof car.

In the letter, Prime Minister Sharif said it was “advisable” for the chief justice to keep the bulletproof vehicle for which he was entitled to.

The sources, however, claimed that the chief justice stuck to his decision and asked the court office to send a reply to the prime minister accordingly.

Published in Dawn, August 20th, 2015

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crickty34

Aug 20, 2015 06:55am

Justice Jawwad Khwaja's response is a slap on the face of all bureaucrats. Well done!

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Ghalib

Aug 20, 2015 07:28am

Wow, if it is not just the the publicity stunt then Double Wow to the new CJ

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Omran

Aug 20, 2015 07:55am

Make him our next PM of Pakistan and Political parties looking for new Pakistan should take him,once he is retired...We need people like him to lead and rule Pakistan and be our role model...

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Hamood

Aug 20, 2015 08:26am

Justice Khwaja should take all the security measures otherwise if any unfortunate incident happens, the state will be blamed for not protecting the Chief Justice of the country. Same was the case for Mr. Shuja Khanzada

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Tarzan

Aug 20, 2015 08:31am

Well if God forbid an unfortunate event happens, please don't blame the government for provision of inadequate security.

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Rosh

Aug 20, 2015 08:45am

Take it or these people will pocket this allowance without even you knowing it and deposit in their foreign account.

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Rosh

Aug 20, 2015 08:47am

This is a offer from PM because elections are very near.

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Naam mei kya rakha hai

Aug 20, 2015 09:20am

GOod

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Zakeem

Aug 20, 2015 09:21am

This time I agree with the PM

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ILYAS KHAN

Aug 20, 2015 09:22am

He is CJ only for 27 days so he doesnt bother about it

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Faisal

Aug 20, 2015 09:48am

He is Chief Justice for 23 days... whats the big deal.

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A lawyer

Aug 20, 2015 09:56am

We love Justice Khawaja, he a trend-setter, he understands that he is a public servant and not a king. Our ministers should learn from him. There should not be VVIP Culture. This creates frustration among public. But he must take of his security personally in view of law & order situation. Our prayers are with Mr. CJ. Such like people must be voted and inducted in our political system.

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Kautiliya

Aug 20, 2015 10:01am

A just and fair person who can not be bought,he need not worry about his security. The Chief Justice has bigger worries.

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Burjor Rustomji.

Aug 20, 2015 10:20am

Justice Jawwad Khwaja I salute you. You are a brave and a good person. In fact you should write a similar letter to the P.M. "advising" him as he advised you to get rid of all the security.

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Pakistani

Aug 20, 2015 10:22am

@Rosh good one

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Anoni

Aug 20, 2015 10:25am

Take the bullet proof car atleast. You won us by not taking th VIP protocol.. Thank you

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Pakistani

Aug 20, 2015 10:25am

@Faisal If you are unable to understand the message of the decision taken by CJP, atleast have the moral and courage to acknowledge.

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Burjor Rustomji.

Aug 20, 2015 10:27am

@Hamood. Not only Shuja Khanzada, but many thousands, infact 50 to 60 thousands have lost their precious lives to terrorism.

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Majid

Aug 20, 2015 10:37am

Thanks God We still have such Pakistanis.Our politicians and Ministers should learn from Mr CJ

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Fahd

Aug 20, 2015 11:04am

He's probably the simplest man in Pakistan

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salman

Aug 20, 2015 11:13am

I agree with Mr Nawaz Shareef. In the current context, enemies of Pakistan want to target high profile people(especially the highest ones which can bring maximum negative media attention internationally to Pakistan). Justice Jawwad Khwaja should listen to Mr Shareef.

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Aug 20, 2015 11:16am

Sir, Please ensure your personal security, then only you can serve the people. The VIP protocol and bullet proof car is not for luxury but to ensure you safety and security.

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Arif Bara

Aug 20, 2015 11:17am

Chief Justice has set an example for our ministers, politicians and other government officials. They should learn from this. There should be elimination of VIP culture.

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Hindutavi Rakshas

Aug 20, 2015 11:49am

Brave decision,

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Waseem

Aug 20, 2015 03:59pm

No one is un-replaceable!! NS himself, his Guru Zia and many more. If there is any way to live longer is to make useful yourself for the people and the country.

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gerry dcunha

Aug 20, 2015 04:03pm

Mr justice you will be remembered in history of living a simple life - hats off to you and may God save you from any harm

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Shakil

Aug 20, 2015 09:40pm

Current CJ dont want VIP protocol but the good for nothing retired ex CJP Chaudhary still wants to keep the protocol on tax payers expense!

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Aug 21, 2015 05:40am

At least he should accept a bullet proof car given the dismal security situation in the country. He is undoubtedly a very clean judge but miscreants look for any soft target to create mayhem.

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