country.
Talking to the media here outside the Parliament House, he said the verdict was satisfactory for the patriotic people who wanted to see Pakistan a peaceful and prosperous country. Anti-state elements would now be punished through (prompt) judicial process, he added.
Former Khyber Pakthunkhwa governor Barrister Masood Kausar said the Supreme Court verdict on 18th and 21st constitutional amendments would further strengthen democracy and help curb the menace of terrorism in the country.
The apex court verdict would also ensure constitutional rule and independence of the judiciary, he said while talking to the media.Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif applauded the verdict of the Supreme Court on the establishment of military courts and dismissing petitions challenging the 18th and 21st amendments.
Talking to media persons outside the Parliament House, the minister said that the superior judiciary had endorsed the parliament’s decision, which was taken keeping in view the present situation in the country.
The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry hailing the landmark judgment of the Supreme Court said that it would help flush out terrorists from the country besides strengthening the supremacy of the Constitution, rule of law and parliament.
President FPCCI Muhammad Adrees said that the entire business community was happy with the epoch making decision of the apex court as specific military courts were established for a limited period of only two years in the country under the Constitution of Pakistan, which will weed out unscrupulous and disgruntled elements directly or indirectly involved in terrorist activities.
The major chunk of leading and distinguished lawyers and constitutional experts said that the landmark verdict of the Supreme Court was a historic decision.Leading constitutional expert and senior Advocate Hafiz Tariq Nasim said, “The Supreme Court judgment was 100 percent accurate as it would steer the country out of perpetual chaos.”