PHC CJ, judges host farewell lunch for outgoing CJP

PESHAWAR: The chief justice and judges of Peshawar High Court (PHC) hosted a farewell lunch in honour of the outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Nasirul Mulk on the eve of his taking off the robes.
As per the official communiqué issued by the PHC, the lunch was largely attended by the sitting as well as retired judges of the superior courts. PHC Chief Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and other judges paid glowing tributes to the outgoing Chief Justice of Pakistan, who had also remained a judge and Chief Justice of the PHC.
It was stated that the outgoing chief justice was always considered as an epitome of courage and determination, who always accepted challenge of sensitive cases during his illustrious career, the recent being heading the Judicial Commission and full court in constitutional cases having far-reaching implications for the country in general and judiciary in particular.
“The chief justice will be remembered for dispensing justice without fear or favour. He had the unique distinction of inspiring confidence of all concerned, including those on the losing side,” stated the official statement.
It was added that his (chief justice) legal wisdom, juristic acumen and balanced judgments have not only restored social equilibrium and harmony but has been aptly applauded and acknowledged as historic judgments by all alike including intelligencia, civil society ad people of all shades of political spectrum. It said that the legacy and thought provoking judicial pronouncements of the outgoing chief justice are going to prove a beacon light for the judicature for all times to come.