Progress will be a distant dream without rule-of-law: Gandapur

 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has stressed the need for rule of law as a society can not make progress without upholding the constitution, reported 24NewsdHD TV channel.

Addressing a ceremony of KP Bar Association, Gandapur said the most important responsibility lies on lawyers’ shoulders regarding provision of justice.

The Chief Minister claimed that only those nations make progress where justice prevails. He said, unfortunately, our judicial system is woefully weak and needs to be fixed.

Gandapur urged lawyers to support the right and never defend any case against justice and merit.

KP Chief Minister said, “without rule of law, we cannot move forward, due to the lack of a fair system of punishment, the constitution has been repeatedly violated”.

He said, “Our religion teaches us to speak the truth, stick to the truth and raise our voice against oppression”. Gandapur said, “We have to continue to fight for the rule of law above personal interests and political affiliations.”

The Chief Minister told the lawyers, “if you will not point out wrong actions and wrong elements, how will there be reformation? Two laws, two systems and two Pakistans cannot run”.

Gandapur said, “there should be one law and one system for all. We don't want to create hatred because it damages the country, however, KP government will not give up speaking for right, justice and true freedom”.

Gandapur made it clear that the Constitution allows all citizens right to defence and justice.