LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Tuesday announced construction of a judicial tower in the provincial metropolis to house all district courts under one roof.

She was speaking to a delegation of senior leaders of the legal fraternity, including Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) members Ahsan Bhoon, Hafeezur Rehman Chaudhry, Tahir Nasarullah Warraich, Pir Masood Chishti, and Ishtiaq A. Khan.

Punjab Bar Council (PbBC) vice chairman Babar Waheed, Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) president Asad Manzoor Butt and Lahore Bar Association (LBA) president Munir Hussain Bhatti were also present.

The meeting was also attended by Advocate General of Punjab Khalid Ishaq and

acting registrar of LHC Malik Ali Zulqarnain Awan, said a press release.

Chief Justice Neelum emphasised that the provision of speedy and quality justice is the LHC’s top priority. She said lawyers play a crucial role in strengthening the justice system and ensuring its effectiveness.

She expressed her commitment to work closely with the legal fraternity to address their concerns and improve the administration of justice.

She also informed the delegation about the progress made on construction of a proposed judicial tower in the city that would house all courts in one place for the convenience of litigants and lawyers.

The chief justice stated that the initiative would not only provide a state-of-the-art infrastructure for the judiciary, but also facilitate the litigants and lawyers by bringing all courts under one roof.

She also announced that funds have been allocated for the establishment of separate bar rooms for female lawyers and day care centres in various districts of Punjab, including Dunyapur and Jund (Attock).

Earlier, AGP Ishaq briefed the meeting about the ongoing projects and funds allocated to different district, as well as tehsil bar associations, of the province.

The lawyers lauded the initiatives taken by the chief justice and expressed gratitude for her efforts to address the issues faced by lawyers and litigants.

Published in Dawn, December 18th, 2024