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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated the Independent Group on its victory in the Supreme Court Bar Association elections.
In a statement today, he extended special congratulations to the group's leadership Azam Nazeer Tarar and Ahsan Bhoon, as well as newly elected President Syed Amjad Shah and other office-bearers.
The Prime Minister expressed his best wishes for the newly elected leadership.
He said the victory reflects the lawyers' confidence in the government's policies and their support for its stance on law and justice.
He said the success demonstrated that the legal fraternity appreciates the government's constitutional and legal reforms.
Shehbaz Sharif said the government always considers the legal fraternity an important partner in the reform process and will continue to do so.
He also commended the Independent Group's leadership, particularly Azam Nazeer Tarar and Ahsan Bhoon, for their efforts to safeguard lawyers' rights and promote their welfare.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that the newly elected President Syed Amjad Shah and his team will further strengthen cooperation between the government and the legal fraternity to promote the rule of law and justice in the country.
Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has also congratulated the Independent Group on its historic victory in the Supreme Court Bar Association elections.
In a statement today, he said the group's continued successes reflect the lawyers' confidence in the leadership of Ahsan Bhoon.
The Minister congratulated Syed Amjad Shah and his entire panel on their election victory.
He said the Independent Group has always prioritised the welfare of lawyers and the honour and dignity of the Bar.
Azam Nazeer Tarar said the principled struggle of late Asma Jahangir and her services for the supremacy of law remained a guiding light for the legal fraternity.
He expressed hope that the new leadership of the Independent Group will continue to work for the welfare of lawyers and promote the prestige of the Bar.