CJP Nisar says judicial reforms are his top priority

LONDON: Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said on Wednesday that judicial reforms are his top priority and the positive results of the reforms will emerge soon.

The CJP was addressing a fundraiser during his private visit to the United Kingdom.

During his address, the top judge said that there are several positive steps taken to control delay in dispensing justice.

“A case is a case, there is no high-profile or low-profile case,” said the CJP.

The chief justice said that Diamer-Bhasha dam requires a huge amount of money and Kalabagh is getting controversial.

"Corruption is among the top most problems," said the CJP.

Justice Nisar said that overseas Pakistanis are always at the forefront for helping the country and he has no words to express his gratitude to them.

‘State responsible for safeguarding lives of citizens’

CJP Saqib Nisar, while speaking about the case of Christian woman Asia Bibi, said that it is the state’s responsibility to provide protection to its citizens.

The top judge was addressing British-Pakistani members of the parliament, where he said that it seems that Asia Bibi was falsely implicated in the case.

“This case shouldn’t have taken this long in the Supreme Court and we should have given complete protection to Asia Bibi,” he said.

He further said that the apex court has taken notice of British Pakistan Barrister Fahad Malik’s murder in Islamabad. 

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar arrived in London on a week-long trip from November 21, 2018.

On November 23, the top judge will attend a fund-raising dinner in Manchester organised by Aneel Musarrat. On the same day, Geo News International will start a live telethon from Manchester for the construction of the dams.

A post released by a group, Imran Khan Lovers UK and Europe, said that it will be holding an event on the evening of November 25 to raise funds for the construction of dams.

Meanwhile, on November 26, the chief justice is scheduled to attend a ceremony of the World Congress and Overseas Pakistanis. Justice Nisar will meet community members at the event.

UK Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries is also scheduled to host a fund-raising event during the CJP’s visit.