Pakistan Bar Council gives nationwide strike call on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD (APP) - On Monday, Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) strongly condemned the assassination of Bilal Anwar Kasi, President, Baluchistan Bar Association and the terrorist attack in Civil Hospital, Quetta.

The PBC has appealed the Lawyers to observe nationwide strike on Tuesday (August 9) and a week in mourning.

The Lawyers, while observing the strike and mourning, will hold protest meetings in their Bar Rooms and wear Black Bands to condemn the tragic incident.

Dr Muhammad Farogh Naseem, Vice-Chairman and Abdul Fayaz, Chairman, Executive Committee also condemned the terrorist attack.

They demanded of the government to use all resources to maintain law and order situation in Baluchistan and provide security and safety to the people.

While expressing solidarity with the bereaved families, on behalf of the legal fraternity, they have emphasized the need of an evolving foolproof practical strategy and plan for improving the law and order situation.