Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Waqar Seth succumbs to coronavirus
Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth passes away
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Waqar Ahmad Seth passed away on Thursday after battling with coronavirus.
According to details, Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth had contracted the virus a few days back and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Imran Khan in a message said he was saddned to learn of the demise of the Chief Justice. “May his soul rest in peace. Ameen. My condolences go to his family”, the PM said.
President Dr Arif Alvi also condoled the sad demise of Justice Waqar, and prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family to bear this loss.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed grief on the demise, praying that Allah may bless his soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed Khan expressed sorrow over his demise while Chief Justice Lahore High Court Qasim Khan said that the services of Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth will always be remembered.
On the other hand, lawyers from across the country have announced a day of mourning on his passing.
In a joint statement, Vice Chairman Pakistan Bar Abid Saqi, Chairman Executive Committee Azam Nazir Tarar and President SC Bar Latif Afridi said that Pakistan Bar Council and SC Bar would observe a day of mourning on Friday.
Vice Chairman Pakistan Bar Abid Saqi said that today, the nation has lost a fearless and courageous judge, the whole nation will remember Justice Waqar Seth as a hero.
Justice Waqar Ahmad had taken oath as Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court on 28th June, 2018 after serving as an Additional Judge for around 7 years.
He enrolled as an advocate of the Lower Courts in 1985 and as an advocate of the High Court in 1990. He became an advocate of the Supreme Court in 2008 and was elevated to the Bench as Additional Judge in 2011.
