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Will resign if I can’t stop imposition of martial law, says CJP

ISLAMABAD, APR 05 (DNA) – The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Thursday stated he will resign from his position if he can not stop the imposition of martial law in the country.

Speaking at a Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) event, the country’s top judge urged the masses to trust him and promised his loyalty in return. “I will try my best to stop the imposition of martial law and there is no possibility of a judicial martial law in the country either,” he said.

Justice Nisar further said that he will lose the right to be the CJP if such an event occurs. “We will not allow this shame to be imposed on us. I will protect the country. If I am unable to stop it, I will resign,” he assured the attendees.

He concluded by saying, “If we can’t do this, if we can’t fulfil our basic priorities, then I don’t deserve to be CJP.”

He also commented on the upcoming general elections and assured that they will be held on time. “The Constitution of Pakistan does not allow amendment in the election act,” said the top judge.

Filled with nostalgia, Justice Nisar reminisced of late advocate Asma Jahangir who fought fearlessly for the rights of the oppressed minorities. “Asma considered me as her brother, I respected her as my sister,” he said.

He went on to remember Jahangir and her contribution towards justice, how she spoke for those who couldn’t, and always supported the truth.

The CJP also said that the room where the conference was being held haunted him as it reminded him of the time Jahangir and he had spent in it. “This room lights up with her presence,” he added.






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