Source: New York Law Journal & New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
Annual Award for Distinction in International Law and Affairs presented to the Lawyers and Judges of Pakistan, as represented by Aitzaz Ahsan, in asbentia
Embattled judges and vulnerable children are among the issues to be taken up this week as more than 5,000 lawyers gather at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square for the annual meeting of the New York State Bar Association.
The International Law and Practice Section tomorrow (Wed. Jan. 29th 2008) gives its annual award for distinction in international law and affairs in absentia to Aitzaz Ahsan, on behalf of the lawyers and judges of Pakistan. Much of that country’s legal and judicial community has been in conflict with Pakistan’s leadership since President Perves Musharraf suspended the constitution and replaced seven of the 11 members of the Supreme Court.
Mr. Ahsan, president of the Pakistan Supreme Court Bar Association, has been under frequent arrest for his efforts to restore Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry as chief justice.
Earlier this month, the New York City Bar Association granted honorary membership to Justice Chaudhry. In November, the city and state bars, as well as the New York County Lawyers’ Association, organized a rally attended by about 700 people at Manhattan Supreme Court in support of Pakistan’s lawyers and judges.
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1 Sufi // Jan 29, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Its is humanity and love that is pressing the peace love people to praise the brave judges and lawyers facing the wrath of merciless generals.
People around the world do have a close look of what is happening in Pakistan. The dictator,in order to secure his presidency rushed to Europe,but failed to convince his misdeeds. He instead embarrased while lost his temper and abused the whole nation,brave judges,lawyers and journalist.
He is inherently confused. His only faith is GUN. But the world is not ready to swallow what he dictates.
We would like to thank the lawyers and judges of the US for their support and love.It is proved that humanity is the supreme religion.
God bless our brave Chief justice-his collagues and iron man Ahtizaz and his fellows.
2 Sufi // Feb 1, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Those who believe in rule of law deserve such awar. God bless Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. He does not need any medal or award-he lives in the hearts,minds and souls of the people of Pakistan.
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