Balochistan case: Democratic process should continue, says CJ

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan continued hearing of Balochistan law and order case Tuesday. During proceedings Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry remarked that the democratic process should continue regardless of the situation, Geo News reported.

The Chief Justice further remarked that democracy should not face any threats and should not be derailed.

He said that the federation through the president took a step according to the constitution pertaining to the crisis in Balochistan.

The lawyer of Balochistan government, Shahid Hamid was of the view that the federation’s step to impose governor rule in the province has not been challenged, except the fact that the chief minister has been prevented from working.