ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa asked the people to pay attention to the Parliament instead of the Supreme Court.
Addressing a dinner organized by the Pakistan Bar Council in honor of retired Supreme Court judge Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, the Chief Justice praised the role of Parliament in legislation.
Justice Qazi Faez Isa said that the Parliament is the institution that gave the constitution to the country, and the laws made by the Parliament should be appreciated as long as they do not conflict with the Constitution.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan said that the tradition of creating consensus on various issues through debate in the Parliament is excellent.
Justice Sardar Tariq Masood is retiring on March 8. A full court reference will be held in honor of Justice Tariq Masood on Friday, during which his services to the legal community and his commendable service as a judge will be recognized.
Justice Sardar Tariq Masood thanked PBC for organizing the event. He also thanked Justice Qazi Faez Isa and other participants.