ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has congratulated the leadership and newly elected representatives of the Independent Group on its victory in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday, the minister congratulated Syed Amjad Shah and his entire panel, saying the group’s continued electoral success reflected the legal fraternity’s confidence in the leadership of Ahsan Bhoon.
He said the Independent Group had consistently worked for the welfare of lawyers, the dignity of bar associations and the supremacy of law.
The minister added that the confidence reposed in the group demonstrated the legal community’s commitment to democratic values, principled struggle and professional responsibility.
Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar also paid tribute to late Asma Jahangir, saying her principled struggle and services for the promotion of democratic values and the rule of law continued to serve as a guiding light for the legal fraternity.
He expressed hope that the newly elected leadership would continue to play a constructive role in promoting lawyers’ welfare, upholding the dignity of the bar and strengthening the justice system.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
