National
April 15, 2021
LAHORE: Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar has said the decision to set up special courts in Punjab has been made for the provision of timely justice to overseas Pakistanis.
Various proposals are also being considered including allowing overseas Pakistanis to record statements in their cases through video link. Special courts will also ensure that the cases of overseas Pakistanis should not go through any inordinate delay and there will be a specific timeframe for each case. Overseas Pakistanis are the asset of the nation and resolving their problems is the first priority of the government. The role of the judiciary, including the Chief Justice of Lahore, in providing justice to overseas Pakistanis is commendable, the governor said.
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LAHORE:
The Punjab government has decided to set up special courts in Punjab for the provision of timely justice to overseas Pakistanis.
Proposals are also being considered, including allowing overseas Pakistanis to record statements in their cases through video link.
Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar has said the special courts would also ensure that the cases of expatriates do not go through any inordinate delay and there would be a specific timeframe for each case.
“Overseas Pakistanis are the asset of the nation and resolving their problems is the priority of the government, adding that role of the judiciary, including the Lahore High Court Chief Justice, in providing justice to overseas Pakistanis is commendable,” he lauded.
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