Lawyers killing a test case for the government, says Law Minister Tarar
The government is not delinquent of its duties Killers will be taken to justice at any cost: Tarar
ATTOCK: (Dunya News)—Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday spoke at the condolence reference of the murdered lawyers in Attock where he assured of taking the killers to justice by declaring it as a test case for the government.
“It is really sad that we will not be able to meet our friends again but I assure you that justice will prevail and we will do everything for the consolation of the bereaved families of Israr and Zulfiqar”, the minister said.
He further said that this was a textbook case of anti terrorism. “Every case has its own merits, job of a lawyer is to present the case before the court and verdict is then announced on merit, no one will be allowed to go scot-free as lawyers are an important pillar of the society.” He emphasised.
“Good human beings and friends stay alive in our hearts forever. We should scratch our heads to stamp out events like these, psychological screening should be made necessary for on-duty security personnel in order to stave off Attock-like incidents, policy on bringing arms to the court premises should be made categorical.” He added.
The minister also highlighted the significance of lawyers’ freedom to speak against injustice as stifling lawyers’ voice can lead us to unintended consequences as happened in the past. He reminded that lawyers stood like a shield whenever democracy underwent difficult phases.
