Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is reforming civil and criminal laws in a bid to provide relief to common man.
The Premier was talking to the members of the Executive Committee of Supreme Court Bar Association in Islamabad.
“Services of lawyers’ organizations are invaluable in promoting and strengthening democracy,” he said.
He further added that legal reforms will reduce case load on the courts.
“Support of lawyers’ representative bodies was required in the government’s agenda of legal reforms,” he added.
Imran Khan said the government is cognizant of problems faced by lawyers and every effort will be made to resolve them.
He directed immediate removal of hurdles in the establishment of housing colony for lawyers, inclusion of lawyers in Naya Pakistan Housing Program, provision of health cards, inclusion of young lawyers in Kamyab Pakistan program.
However, the delegation fully endorsed the government’s legal reforms agenda.
American singer D'Angelo dies battling cancer
- 11 hours ago
Nowshera: Cop assigned to polio team security martyred in firing
- 11 hours ago
Pak Army foils Afghan Taliban, Fitna al-Khawarij attacks in Chaman, 20 Taliban killed
- 11 hours ago
President, Field Marshal discuss internal, external security situation
- 7 hours ago
Governor Kundi swears in PTI’s Sohail Afridi as KP CM
- 8 hours ago
Fifth consecutive year: Pakistani passport among world’s weakest once again
- 5 hours ago
Security forces kill 37 Khawarij in Mohmand, North Waziristan: sources
- 5 hours ago
Punjab Police detain over 2,500 in crackdown against religious party
- 4 hours ago
Opening night or late season debuts? Key NBA superstar injury returns to watch for
- 9 hours ago
Pakistan announces launch of first Hyperspectral Satellite from China on Oct 19
- 9 hours ago
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban agree on 48-hour temporary ceasefire: FO
- 7 hours ago
US media outlets reject Pentagon's new policy
- 11 hours ago
