Pakistan's Federal Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights calls for minority judge representation in higher judiciary and supports establishment of Minority Rights Commission.

Pakistan's Federal Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazir Tarar, spoke at the Justice A.R. Cornelius Conference, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and minority rights in the country. He expressed his aspiration for judges from minority communities to join Pakistan's higher judiciary and highlighted ongoing efforts to establish a Minority Rights Commission, proposing reserving quotas for minority law officers and legal advisors. Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah echoed Tarar's sentiments, advocating for the appointment of minority judges to the higher judiciary.

June 01, 2024
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