QUETTA: Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Hashim Khan Kakar has said while provision of justice was the court’s responsibility, the government and institutions must also fulfil their responsibilities to address public issues.

The chief justice made these remarks on Monday while speaking at a ceremony of the allocation of land for a new Judicial Complex in Pishin.

He said courts were playing their role in providing justice to litigants according to the law.

The chief justice emphasised that providing education, health and other facilities were a primary responsibility of the government, and the general public should also play a role in this regard.

He said no society could progress without justice, which is why efforts are being made to ensure that people in remote areas receive justice at their doorsteps.

CJ Kakar mentioned that the goal of both the bench and the bar is to ensure the provision of justice, and the cooperation of lawyers is crucial for the speedy resolution of cases.

Bench and bar are integral parts of the judicial system and will always remain interconnected, the top judge said, adding that justice can only be ensured through cooperation between the legal community and judges.

He pointed out that not the judges but their decisions matter, and efforts are being made to induct competent judges in the judiciary.

He concluded by saying that building housing courts represents the dignity of the state and that providing justice in these buildings is a fundamental right of the public.

The event was attended by Pishin District and Session Judge Abdul Wahid Badini, Pishin Deputy Commissioner retired Captain Jumma Dad Khan Mandokhail, MPAs Asghar Khan Tareen and Syed Zafar Agha, Pishin Mayor Sardar Akbar Khan Tareen, officials of various government departments, members of the Olasi Committee and lawyers.

Published in Dawn, August 13th, 2024