Governor links social justice to development

PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said here on Friday that social justice is crucial for

the development of any society.“Public trust in the justice system erodes if justice is not delivered promptly,” the governor said during a meeting with a delegation from the Association of International Lawyers, Khyber Pakhtun-khwa chapter.

He urged lawyers to play a significant role in ensuring swift and affordable justice. The governor also highlighted his party’s consistent support for lawyers and noted that many prominent positions in the country have been filled by lawyers.

The delegation, led by the association’s President Waqar Khan advocate, included Vice President Fiza Nizami, General Secretary Shahid Aziz, Advocate Hashmat Sadozai, Advocate Javed Iqbal Marwat, and other officials and cabinet members from various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The delegation congratulated the governor on assuming his constitutional role and presented him a bouquet.They informed the governor about their organisation’s mission to uphold judicial independence, rule of law, and human rights. They said the association is also working globally for the welfare of lawyers and resolving their issues.

The delegation shared that the Association has also established human rights committees in various districts, providing legal assistance for families, and have resolved several cases. They said they were also working on child protection and other human rights issues.

Female lawyers in the delegation suggested to the governor that there should be government-sponsored scholarships and professional development training programmes for female lawyers both domestically and internationally.

In response, Faisal Karim Kundi praised the association’s role and underscored the importance of lawyers in the swift delivery of justice. He acknowledged that lawyers act as a bridge between the public and the judiciary, significantly contributing to the rule of law and democratic values.

Regarding universities, the governor noted that the provincial government has allocated only Rs3 billion for 34 universities, leading to financial difficulties. He mentioned initiatives to start free IT classes at each university and vocational training in collaboration with NEVTEC.He stressed the need for collective efforts to advance the province’s development and prosperity and distributed certificates to the association’s office-bearers.