ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said that the objective of Pakistan’s judicial system is to ensure protection of democratic system in the country.
Addressing the concluding session of the 3-day International Judicial Conference in Islamabad today‚ he said that the judiciary has ensured rights of the people.
The Chief Justice said that independent judiciary plays pivotal role in eradication of oppression and injustice. He said judiciary gives priority to those who are in search of justice.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that an independent judiciary played an important role in providing justice to the people. He said judiciary gives priority to those who are in search of justice. He said judiciary has taken oath of protection of constitution and judiciary is responsible for dispensation of justice to the people.
Representatives from 21 countries are attending the conference including India‚ Egypt‚ Iran‚ Iraq‚ Afghanistan‚ Libya and Britain.
The participants of the conference urged for joint efforts to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the society.
The conference recommended that all states should respect and secure protect human rights irrespective of region‚ ethnicity or nationality.
It also called for strengthening cooperation among states at the regional and international levels in order to deal with international crimes.