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Only democracy can be allowed to function in Pakistan: CJP
October 13, 2018
LAHORE, Oct 13 (INP): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar has said that no system other than democracy can ever be allowed to function in Pakistan. Addressing a seminar organized by the Asma Jahangir Foundation in Lahore on Saturday, he said the late human rights activist inspired him to take suo motu notices on human rights issues. “Asma Jahangir worked for human rights and because of her I started taking suo motu notices on human rights violation cases," he observed The top judge shared that he took his first suo motu notice on advice of the late lawyer. “The doors of justice are open 24 hours and anyone can visit GPO Chowk and submit their request. I am here for the people 24 hours," Justice Nisar remarked. “Democracy is an integral part of the Constitution and it is a protector of basic rights and there is no question of going against the law,” he added.
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