The Independent Group secured victory in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections on 29 October.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Independent Group and offered special felicitations to Azam Nazeer Tarar and Ahsan Bhoon. Syed Amjad Shah was elected as the President of the SCBA. Sharif said the group’s win showed that the legal fraternity trusts the government’s policies and its position on law and justice.
The Prime Minister noted that the result proved the lawyers’ community values the government’s legal and constitutional reforms. The government views the legal fraternity as a vital partner in the reform process and intends to maintain this partnership.
Sharif commended the leadership of the Independent Group, specifically Azam Nazeer Tarar and Ahsan Bhoon, for their advocacy for lawyers’ rights and welfare initiatives. The Prime Minister expressed hope that Syed Amjad Shah and his team would enhance cooperation with the government to advance the rule of law in the country.
