Ruling authorities should take steps to curb corruption: CJ

QUETTA: Chief Justice of Pakistan Anwar Zaheer Jamali on Monday said the country’s judicial system was very strong and stable, which could be strengthened even further through self-accountability.
Speaking at a ceremony organised by the Balochistan High Court Bar here, he said the ruling authorities should take steps to curb corruption, adding that the country will make progress with joint efforts of all segments of the society, Geo News reported.
Chief Justice Jamali said: “We all have to play our positive role to eradicate the sense of deprivation from the society.”He lamented that the country had been deprived of a leadership that could turn the masses into a nation, adding that the Almighty has blessed Pakistan with all kinds of resources. “Criticising others has become our national culture,” he remarked.
The issue of missing persons in Balochistan was of great importance, he said, adding that the courts were not oblivious to the matter. He expressed his resolve of finding an immediate solution of the issue.The chief justice urged all constitutional institutions to fulfil their responsibilities towards national progress.