Chief justice honoured

Published April 29, 2012

ISLAMABAD, April 28: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has been bestowed the prestigious and renowned “International Jurists Award 2012” for his unique and tremendous contribution in the field of administration of justice by the International Council of Jurists.

A statement issued by the Supreme Court said the award was in recognition of the tireless and fearless endeavours made by the chief justice towards administration of justice in the country against all odds.

The award ceremony is scheduled for May 28 in London and the award will be presented by Lord Phillips, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, in the presence of chief justices, law ministers, members of parliament, bar leaders, law teachers and journalists from different countries.

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