ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed on Tuesday inaugurated the newly-developed website of Bahawalpur Bar Association.

A statement issued by the Supreme Court said a 10-member delegation from the bar association, headed by its President Liaquat Sami Khan, called on the chief justice at the Supreme Court.

The chief justice welcomed the delegation and inaugurated the website.

Talking to the delegation, the CJP said without assistance of the bar the administration of justice cannot be done properly.

He advised the lawyers to appear in court with full preparation, devotion and dedication.

He also asked them to grasp full knowledge of law along with other subjects such as philosophy, history, geography, literature that will help them plead the cases properly.

He also advised them to maintain decorum of courts.

The delegation thanked the chief justice and invited him to visit the Bahawalpur Bar Association.

Published in Dawn, December 23rd, 2020

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