LAHORE, Jun 01 (APP): Federal Minister for Law,
Justice and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazir Tarar has expressed his aspiration for judges from minority communities to join Pakistan’s higher judiciary.
Speaking at the
Justice A.R. Cornelius Conference he
ld at a local hotel on Saturday, he emphasized the importance of religious freedom and minority rights in Pakistan. The event was organized by the Bright Future Society and Implementation Minority Rights Forum Pakistan.
He highlighted that Pakistan’s Constitution guarantees complete religious freedom, aligning with Islamic teachings on the rights of minorities. He lamented the decline in religious tolerance post-Afghan war but reiterated Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s visi
on of a united, tolerant society. He mentioned ongoing efforts to establish a Minority Rights Commission and proposed reserving quotas for minority law officers and legal advisors.
He praised retired
Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani for his landmark decisions benefiting minorities, and lauded
Justice Cornelius for his legacy of equal justice. Supreme Court
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah echoed Tarar’s sentiments, noting the Constitution’s protecti
on of minority rights and advocating for the appointment of minority judges to the higher judiciary.
Speakers at the conference, including senior judges and legal experts, paid tribute to
Justice Cornelius and discussed the constitutional protections for minorities. They highlighted
Justice Cornelius’ impactful career and the 2014 Supreme Court guidelines under
Justice Jillani aimed at safeguarding minority rights.
The conference concluded with the distributi
on of certificates to distinguished guests, attended by prominent figures including Supreme Court
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah,
Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar,
Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, and retired
Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, among others.
