Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that democracy is getting strength in the country, adding that no system could be run in Pakistan except constitution.
Addressing to a role signing ceremony of lawyers in the Supreme Court
Karachi Registry on Saturday, he said that the constitution was an
alive document, according to which system of the country being run. He
directed lawyers to assist courts in all matters.
On the occasion, thirty-three lawyers including Mian Raza Rabbani
swore in as member Supreme Court Karachi Registry and CJP congratulated
the Advocates on their enrolment as Advocates of the Apex Court.
Chief Justice said the object of the Bench and the Bar is to enforce
adherence to the Constitution and to ensure the supremacy of law in the
country without any discrimination. He emphasized that members of the
Bar are an integral part of the Judiciary as they provide valuable help
in establishing the supremacy of law.
The Chief Justice emphasized that the Constitution is a live document
and by the grace of Allah Almighty the Judiciary, Parliament and the
Executive are functioning within their assigned constitutional
parameters and the Judiciary is trying its level best to ensure that the
provisions of the Constitution are enforced in letter and spirit due to
which democratic order is flourishing and strengthening in the country
with each passing day.
Referring to the recently held Senate elections, the Chief Justice
said it too was demonstration of enforcement of the Constitution and
such exercise gives us satisfaction that we are going on the right track
and in the right direction.
These elections were a proof of enforcement of the Constitution and
that the country is progressing on the right track. This could not have
been achieved if there was any breakdown of the Constitutional machinery
or if it is assumed for ulterior motives.
Highlighting the importance of the independence of judiciary, the
Chief Justice said that there should be no doubt that in presence of
independent judiciary there is no threat to the democracy in the country
and that adherence to the Constitution will ensure that no other system
can prevail in the country.
The Chief Justice expressed confidence that after enrolment of the
new batch of the Supreme Court lawyers, the newly inducted Advocates
will provide all possible lawful help to the Judiciary for strict
adherence to the Constitution and so as to enforce rule of law.
He further stressed that if we hold on to a system of rule of law and
proceed according to the dictates of the Constitution, then there
should be no danger to the country and the nation will surely progress
to achieving economic development and political stability. SANA
