ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Punjab Bar Council on Monday called on Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed in the Supreme Court.

The delegation comprised Punjab Bar Council Vice ChairmanFarhan Shahzad, Chairman Executive Committee Haji M. Afzal Dharala, Publication Committee Chairman Malik Ghulam Abbas Nissoana etc.

The CJP welcomed the delegation and said it was the duty of the Bar to assist the bench in dispensation of justice so that courts could decide cases expeditiously on merit in accordance with law.

The CJP observed that the legal profession was one of the respectable professions; therefore they must uphold dignity, integrity, respect, honour and sanctity of the profession by pleading cases on merit and respecting the judges.

The Supreme Court chief justice also told the delegation that he was from the legal fraternity and therefore he loved to visit different bar associations whenever invited.

The delegation informed the CJP that during the last four months, a single complaint of strikes in court of Punjab had not been reported.

Moreover the Punjab Bar Council has initiated strict action against delinquent lawyers and found guilty of misconduct or intolerant behaviour and attitude. They also discussed different issues relating to smooth functioning of the justice system.

Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed assured the delegation of taking up the issues at proper and relevant forum to get them resolved.

The delegation thanked the CJP for sparing time for them and presented Calendar of Punjab Bar Council as token of respect and gesture of goodwill.

The CJP also expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the delegation.

Published in Dawn, November 23rd, 2021