Summary He said differing proposals regarding the creation of new provinces, including holding a referendum or following constitutional procedures, were part of the democratic discourse
KASUR (Dunya News) - Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has stressed the need for comprehensive reforms to make the country's justice system more effective, noting that the number of pending cases in Pakistani courts has reached hundreds of thousands.
Addressing a dinner hosted by the District Bar Association Kasur, he said several proposals were under discussion, including separating the constitutional court from the Supreme Court, creating new provinces, establishing additional high court benches and strengthening local government systems.
He said differing proposals regarding the creation of new provinces, including holding a referendum or following constitutional procedures, were part of the democratic discourse.
"Democracy is all about dialogue. Everyone has the right to express their opinion, but respecting and listening to opposing views is equally important," he said, adding that disagreements should be expressed through reasoned arguments and mutual respect.
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Malik Ahmad Khan praised the intellectual capabilities and debating skills of Kasur's legal fraternity, expressing confidence that the bar association would play a leading role in important national discussions.
He said providing lawyers with a better working environment was a responsibility of the government and announced that Rs1 billion had been allocated for the Kasur Bar Association through joint efforts involving Malik Rashid Ahmad Khan and Malik Ahmad Saeed Khan.
He added that construction of lawyers' chambers, improvement of facilities, beautification of the bar premises and welfare initiatives would be undertaken, assuring continued support for the development of Kasur Bar and the welfare of its members.
