Speedy, quality justice top priority: LHC CJ

LAHORE:A delegation of senior lawyers’ leaders met with Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum here Tuesday.

During the meeting, Chief Justice Aalia Neelum emphasised that the provision of speedy and quality justice is the top priority of the Lahore High Court. She lauded the lawyers' role in strengthening the justice system and ensuring its effectiveness. She expressed her commitment to work closely with the lawyer community to address their concerns and improve the administration of justice.

LHC CJ informed the delegation about the construction of Judicial Towers in Lahore, which will house all courts in one place, providing convenience to litigants and lawyers alike.

The project is expected to be started soon, she added. The delegation praised the initiative. The chief justice announced that funds have been allocated for the construction of ladies bar rooms and day-care centres in various districts of Punjab, including Dunya Pur and Jund (Attock) which are near completion.

The delegation comprised members of the Pakistan Bar Council, including Ahsan Bhoon, Hafeezur Rehman Chaudhry, Tahir Nasrullah Warraich, Pir Masood Chishti, and Ishtiaq A Khan. Punjab Bar Council Vice Chairman Chaudhry Babar Waheed, Executive Committee Chairman Rao Fazalur Rehman, LHCBA President Asad Manzoor Butt, Secretary General Qadir Baksh Chahal, LBA President Munir Hussain Bhatti, Vice President Rana Imran Sarwar and Secretary General Rana Naeem Tahir were also part of the delegation. The meeting was also attended by Advocate General Punjab Khalid Ishaq and Acting Registrar Lahore High Court Malik Ali Zulqarnain Awan.