Chief Justices of Supreme Court of Pakistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir appreciate National Assembly Speaker’s invitation to Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Constitution

By: Rana Tariq

While expressing their heartfelt congratulations on the Golden Jubilee of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Umar Atta Bandial and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan, in their separate letters, thanked Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf for inviting them to take part in the Constitution’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which were held on April 10, 2023, in the National Assembly.

Justice Mr. Umar Atta Bandial in his letter to the Speaker offered heartfelt congratulations on the Constitution’s 50th anniversary and noted that the Constitution’s design makes Parliament the highest repository of legislative authority in the nation. He regretted being unable to attend the occasion due to court obligations, but expressed his hope that the Parliament would keep guiding the nation toward progress through sound legislation.

In addition to thanking the Speaker of the National Assembly for the invitation, Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan described it as an honor and a tremendous pleasure. He apologized for being unable to participate in the festivities due to legal commitments. Nevertheless, he paid special tribute to the leadership for outlining the tenets that would support the Parliament and the country’s democracy.

The Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf has extended profound gratitude on the messages of felicitations by the learned Chief Justices.

It is pertinent to mention that dignitaries from the three pillars of the State and people from all walks of life attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Constitution, which made it a tremendous success.