Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi Mere redlncde Mier Resolution hor eae The Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi in an urgent meeting of the Managing Committee called today ie. 27° of March 2024 by the President, Mr Me. Tabs Ahmed Abro Rehan Azie Malik to discuss the allegations made and the concerns, which are of Vice President extremely serious nature, raised by the six (6) out ofthe eight (8) Hon'ble Judges 7 of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in their letter dated 25/03/2024 addressed to Brite Mehamnad Surrar A Net | t"@ Supreme Judicial Council ($C). Honorary Secretary Whereas the above meeting was chaired by the worthy President, Mr. Reban Aziz Malik and attended by the following: Mr, Zubair Ahmed Abro Vice President, ‘Mt. Hakim Ali Shar Barrister Muhammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo Honorary Secretary, Mr. Hakim Ali Shar Honorary Treasurer Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Ghulain Asghar Pathan Honorary Joint Secretary and Members Managing Committee Mr. Muhammad Igrar, Mr. Abdul Aziz Dayo, Mr. Ma. Chala Asghar Pathan Muhammad Ali Skahwani and Ms. Ishrat Siddiqui, wherein the contents of the said Honorary Jit Secretary letter were examined and discussed. Ms Golaaz Konsar Resolution of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) Kener Al fa ert, Whereas, the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) is committed to , upholding and advocating the principles of independence of the: judiciary, Members Managing Commitee supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law in Pakistan; Mr Aamir Raza Whereas, the independence of the judiciary is fundamental to the protection of : constitutional rights, the promation of justice, and the maintenance of a just ‘Ms, Zaib un Nisa Ighalani democratic society; Me. Adnan Al Whereas, recent events have highighted serious concems regarding interference ‘by the executive branch and operatives of intelligence agencies in judicial Me Mohamad ort functions, particularly influencing the outcome in politically motivated cases, compromising the reputation, performance, integrity and impartiality of the Judges We. Abal Ars Dayo and undermines the judicial process and the legal system, ee Whereas, the courageous stance taken by the Honourable Judges of the Me Aaj Hess esi Islamabad High Court (IHC) namely: Mr. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Mr Justice - Tariq Mehmood Jahangir, Mr. Justice Babar Sattar, Mr. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Me Mahomed Ai Stabe Kan, Mr. dustice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Mr, Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz in their letter dated 25/03/2024, addressed to the Supreme Judicial Council, Mr Mcbammad Naeem Khan highlighting the issue of interference in the judicial functions and influencing the iwi.) outcomes of cases by the executive branch or the operatives of intelligence LW” 1st FLOOR, MAIN HIGH COURT BUILDING, COURT ROAD, SADDAR, KARACHI-74200 PH: 99203199, 9203278 Email: sindhighcourtbar@yahoo.comSindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi Moraliede Brel agencies by using pressure tactics, direcly or through family and friends, oy ‘employing surveitance methods such as recording of audiolvideo of drawing Me. Rehan Ai Mal rooms/bedrooms of Judicial Oficers/Judges which can be termed as the worst President form of intrusion of pnvacy to coerce the Judges, Whie we strongly condemn the use of such tactics, we appreciate the Hon'ble Judges for the strong stance taken Mr. Zbair Ahmed Abro by them advocating for the protection of independence of the judiciary, which Vice President deserves commendation and support; ae nee | Terelore, bei resolved tat Honorary Secretary The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) reaffirms its unwavering " commitment tothe independence of the judiciary, supremacy of the Constitution Me. Hakim A Star ‘and the rule of law in Pakistan, ‘Hooorary Treasarer ‘The SHCBA strongly condemns any interference by the executive branch or Mc. Gholam Asghar Pathan ‘operatives of intelligence agencies in the judicial functions of the courts to obtain Honorary Joint Scrtary a lavored outcome in any case(s)/ poltically motvated case(s). Suchiinterference serigusly undermines the prnnaples of justice and the sancity ofthe judiciary. Ms Galas Kansar thoonay hil Jot The SHCBA calls fo the establishment af insitutional mechanisms to salequard the independence of the judiciary, including measures to protest judges from i a Cosi thveats and extemal influence and strengthen aocountabilty mechanisms within nes the judiciary Me, Aum Raza The SHCBA commends the courage and valout of the above-named Honourable in Judges of the Islamabad High Court who have defended their oaths and brought Ms. Za an Nisa Iqbal attention to the grave issue of interference in their duties and functions, andhave advocated for the protection of judicial independance Me. Adsan A The SHCBA demands that a Judicial Commission consisting three (3) Hon'ble Mr Mohammad lrar Judges of the Supreme Court to investigate and probe the allegations and take firm steps to stop such interference Mr. Abdul Aziz Dayo. Resolved unanimously this the 27% day of March, 2024 by the Sindh High Court Me Ana si ire Bar Association (SHCBA). Mr, Mohammad Ali Shahwani Re As , y Mr, Mhanimad Naeem Khan Rehan Aziz Malik, ASC President Ms, bshrat Siddiqui ‘Sindh High Court Bar Association 1 FLOOR WAIN GH COURT BUILDING, COURT ROAD, SADDAR KARACHI 74200 PH'09203109, 9000278 Email: sindhhighcourtbar@yalioo.com