Pakistan Bar Council member Haroon Rashid, addressing lawyers in Peshawar, welcomed Justice Yahya's appointment as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, noting it as a significant step toward judicial impartiality.
Speaking about recent judicial history, Rashid highlighted unprecedented divisions within the judiciary during the tenures of former Chief Justices Asif Saeed Khosa and Ata Bandial. He emphasized that these developments had significant implications for both the legal profession and judicial system.
The Bar Council member stressed that the judiciary's primary function should focus on merit-based decisions rather than political alignment. He noted that political cases had caused delays in addressing public litigation matters.
Rashid expressed optimism about the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Bench, which he indicated would expedite the hearing of constitutional matters.
The address emphasized the importance of maintaining institutional independence and avoiding political affiliations in judicial proceedings.
