JUSTICE is the lifeblood for any egalitarian society. Its quantity, quality and frequency determine the degree of pluralism in that society.

The judicial system of a nation is supposed to furnish maternal treatment to each of its citizen in socio-economic and political spheres. Sadly Pakistanis have for the most part witnessed a constitutionally-controlled and traditional judiciary, where populism is the hallmark of their decisions.

A constitutionally restricted, time bound and fully accountable justice department is the need of the country if we are to compete with progressive nations.

M. Umer Farooq

Lahore

Published in Dawn, July 16th, 2018