SCBA chief says Justice Isa is a star in eyes of Pakistanis

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

ISLAMABAD: President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Amanullah Kanrani on Saturday said lawyers were certain the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) would decide the proceedings against Justice Qazi Faez Isa without being influenced by the government.

He said that an effective strategy would be devised in consultation with the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) to lodge a strong protest on July 2 when the SJC would resume proceedings on the reference.

Referring to reports published in various newspapers regarding the SJC proceedings, the SCBA president said he would coordinate with PBC vice chairman Amjad Shah and contact provincial bar councils, high court and district bar associations next week to devise an effective strategy.

Strategy being devised in consultation with legal fraternity for July 2 protest

He said that he would reach Islamabad on June 24 in order to contact relevant stakeholders and will hold a meeting with the PBC vice chairman the following day to discuss the future course of action.

Mr Kanrani said Justice Isa was a star in the eyes of 220 million Pakistanis and expressed confidence in the SJC, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khan Khosa.

Published in Dawn, June 23rd, 2019

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you have a thought to share or a way we can improve? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to us at feedback@dawn.com.

Pakistan

Islamabad judges’ transfer challenged in Peshawar High Court

PMD warns of Glof risk as rains, landslides batter GB

With 19 seats empty, Lahore High Court moves to appoint more judges

Fastrack

Jun 23, 2019 09:30am

Isa had some respect when he was not involved in politics. Now we Pakistanis need him to come clean.

Recommend 0

Fastrack

Jun 23, 2019 09:34am

Political leaders, generals and bureaucrats have faced accountability. Time for a judge. An innocent man runs towards justice, not away from it.

Recommend 0

Taxpayer of Pak

Jun 23, 2019 10:21am

This "star" should also follow the law that he is paid by taxpayer money to defend

Recommend 0

SAK

Jun 23, 2019 11:57am

People of Pakistan eye him star as long as he comes out clean of legal proceedings. If he has not done anything fishy why should he or his so called supporters be worried and protesting against his court proceedings. Perhaps this Chairman SCBA is the only one with a few politically motivated lawyers are making hue and cry on behest if some political masters for vested interests otherwise all lawyers associations of Pakistan has already very wisely sided away from these illegal and deliberately planned gatherings to apply pressure on ongoing judicial proceedings against Judge Isa.

Recommend 0

Mujahid Hussain

Jun 23, 2019 12:02pm

If he is Mr CLEAN then why he is worried about?

Recommend 0

Chikna prince

Jun 23, 2019 01:30pm

No doubt. He is the most credible judge who have guts to confront establishment and their puppets.

Recommend 0

Slowtrack

Jun 23, 2019 01:55pm

@Fastrack, so who is runnin?

Recommend 0

Fastrack

Jun 23, 2019 03:29pm

@Slowtrack, Tell his cronies to stop the meaningless storm and wait for justice. Anything else is running.

Recommend 0

Saad

Jun 23, 2019 04:21pm

@Fastrack, He must resign if he has some respect in his own. He admitted himself about these properties, don't why he is still sticking with his position, which doesn't allow at all?

Recommend 0

Javier Khan

Jun 23, 2019 07:01pm

A morally corrupt person is trying to defend another corrupt person.

Recommend 0

Ahsan Gul

Jun 23, 2019 08:13pm

He could be a star in half of our population but what about the rest of population?

Recommend 0

MONIER

Jun 23, 2019 08:35pm

Please let him get through his accountability process and don't jump the gun. Judicial council certinly knows what to do.

Recommend 0

Gul khan

Jun 23, 2019 11:22pm

Is he above the law? Shame on his well wishers

Recommend 0

Branded Content

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expands climate action with one Million Tree Drive and forest reforms

The province is turning policy into action through a series of large scale programmes aimed at rebuilding ecosystems and improving resilience against rising climate pressures.

Taptap Send, Arshad Nadeem partner to highlight Pakistan’s unsung champions

The initiative comes at a time when cricket continues to dominate national attention, often overshadowing achievements in other sports.

NexGen Auto (Nishat Group) to Introduce iCAUR in Pakistan

As one of Pakistan’s leading business groups, Nishat Group operates across key sectors including textiles, cement, banking, insurance, power and agriculture.