Pakistan scene
Lawyers are confronting the powers to be? While hailing the decision of the legal fraternity to field Justice (Retd.) Wajihuddin Ahmad as presidential candidate, a judge of an impeccable character, the Empower Pakistan Forum has termed it as a good omen for the country. Today's decision to field Justice (Retd.) Wajihuddin Ahmad as presidential candidate is a very laudable one keeping in view that the forthcoming presidential election is going to be controversial, and with this move the civil society of Pakistan headed by lawyers is taking responsible actions in order to counter a further deterioration in the law and order situation with threats to the very unity of the federation of Pakistan. With this timely and bold decision the lawyers have added a new chapter in the history of lawyers' movement, which was started many years ago by Malik Mohammad Qasim, a seasoned politician of his time. He was also a lawyer by profession. After the 1977 coup, General Ziaul Haq announced that he had put the 1973 constitution in abeyance by his extra constitutional act, while the Senate was also dissolved with National Assembly & Provincial Assemblies. This was enough for Malik Qasim to understand the Zia game plan.
Therefore, we the members of Empower Pakistan Forum, have no hesitation to say that the hopes of the people rest with Mr. Wajihuddin Ahmad to steer the radar-less ship of Pakistani nation from the storm and bring a sea of change in the political arena of the country to ensure Empowerment of the people of Pakistan with equitable rights.
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