Lahore killings: Pakistan Bar Council to boycott court proceedings in protest
PBC stands in solidarity with those martyred and injured, PBC vice chairman said.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Bar Council on Tuesday announced to hold countrywide boycott of court proceedings to protest against Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) workers’ killings. The protest will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) and will continue throughout the day, Dunya News reported.
In a statement, vice chairman Pakistan Bar Council Ramzan Chaudhry said that the attack on Minhaj-ul-Quran secretariat is the worst form of state barbarism, adding that he along with council members stand in solidarity with those martyred and injured in Model Town Lahore incident.
He said no lawyer will attend court proceedings tomorrow and full day of mourning will be observed.
He also appealed that facts be brought to the surface and those responsible be brought to justice.
Earlier, at least eight were killed and dozens others injured in violent clash between PAT workers and police.
Political leadership including Imran Khan, Altaf Hussain, Pervaiz Elahi and Sheikh Rasheed lashed out at government, heavily criticizing for the civilian casualties.
