PbBC backs Musharraf's impeachment

This was series of seminars conducted by APL in the wake of lawyers struggle for independence of judiciary and this was second delegation from PbBC in second consecutive year. APL presented a certificate to appreciate PbBC efforts during Chief Justice’s struggle.

APL and PbBC welcomed the decision of ruling coalition to demand the Pervez Musharraf through the elected forums to seek confidence of the Parliament, failing which president has to make a decision either to resign or to face impeachment.

APL and PbBC agreed that treason trial must follow if the matter goes to the impeachment in order to avoid future martial laws. However, both societies emphasised that presidential resignation could avoid further confrontation of political forces with establishment of which Pakistan cannot afford as a state in the current prevailing and geo political situation.