Categories Courts

Historic First: NIRC Chairman Justice (Retd) Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui Hoists National Flag, Prays for Pakistan’s Prosperity

ISLAMABAD – In a historic first, the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) witnessed its first-ever Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony, with Chairman Justice (Retd) Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui leading the tribute to Pakistan’s 79th year of independence. The event, held at the NIRC’s principal seat in Islamabad, was a powerful reaffirmation of the Commission’s commitment to social justice and economic equity in the country.

A gathering of Commission members, officials, and legal fraternity representatives attended the event. The participants stood with reverence as the national flag was raised, symbolizing the nation’s journey and the sacrifices of its founders. The event not only marked a new tradition for the NIRC but also highlighted the institution’s role in the national fabric.

Talking to gathering after hoisting the national flag, Justice (Retd) Shaukat Aziz said, “Alhamdulillah, I believe that August 14 is an occasion of Eid Saeed for every Pakistani. The importance and value of freedom should be asked from those who are slaves and oppressed, who cannot live with their rights and their citizenship. Pakistan is a gift from Allah Almighty, a blessing from Allah Almighty; we should appreciate it. With this in mind, we organized a flag hoisting ceremony at NIRC for the first time, and we all prayed together that Allah Almighty may progress Pakistan, grant it prosperity, protect it from the evil of its enemies, protect it from internal and external disturbances, and may Allah Almighty bless the people here, keep them in His protection and safety, and grant them happiness.”NIRC, Independence Day, flag hoisting, Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, 79th Independence Day, Islamabad, social justice, economic equity, national spirit, legal fraternity, patriotism, Pakistan

Justice (Retd) Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui also offered a heartfelt prayer for the nation, a sentiment he later shared with a private television channel. “May Allah Almighty protect Pakistan from the evil eye and grant it refuge from internal turmoil and external evils, and may Pakistan remain secure and stable until the Day of Judgement, Ameen,” he said. The decision to initiate this ceremony was hailed by many as a significant step, as it connects the NIRC’s mission with the broader national spirit. Traditionally, such ceremonies are held at government buildings and institutions. The NIRC’s participation for the first time marks a new chapter, showcasing the Commission’s resolve to be an active part of national celebrations and to instill a sense of patriotism among its members and the wider legal community.

The ceremony concluded with a collective prayer for the prosperity and security of Pakistan. The event was not just a formality but a tribute to the independence struggle and a promise to uphold the values upon which the nation was founded.

 

Author

Khudayar Mohla, Managing Partner Mohla & Mohla, Founder of the Law Today Pakistan,

Managing Partner at Mohla & Mohla - Advocates and Legal Consultants, Islamabad, Founder of The Law Today Pakistan (TLTP) Newswire Service. Former President Press Association of Supreme Court of Pakistan with over two decades of coverage of defining judicial moments - including the dissolution and restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Asif Ali Zardari NAB cases, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani contempt proceedings, Panama Papers case against Mian Nawaz Sharif, matters involving Imran Khan, and the high treason trial of former Army Chief and President Pervez Musharraf. He now practises law and teaches Jurisprudence, International Law, Civil and Criminal Law. Can be reached at: mohla@lawtoday.com.pk

More From Author

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Khudayar Mohla,Depalpur court verdict, child rape murder case Pakistan, intellectually challenged girl murder, Muhammad Nadeem conviction, Additional Sessions Court Depalpur, Section 376 PPC rape sentence, Section 302 PPC murder conviction, DNA evidence Pakistan court, Punjab Forensic Science Agency PFSA, life imprisonment rapist murderer, Section 545 CrPC compensation, Anti-Rape Act 2021 Pakistan, sex offenders register Pakistan NADRA, child abduction murder Punjab, judicial compassion victim compensation, FIR 1634/2024 Depalpur, minor girl rape murder Pakistan, Sessions Judge Muhammad Amir Munir, consecutive sentences Pakistan court, child safety Punjab Pakistan

Depalpur Court Convicts Rapist-Murderer of Intellectually Challenged Girl, Orders Family Compensation

DEPALPUR: In a rare exercise of judicial compassion alongside conviction, the Sessions Court Depalpur directed…

Khudayar Mohla, NJPMC meeting Pakistan, National Judicial Policy Making Committee, Chief Justice of Pakistan, judicial austerity strategy Pakistan, energy conservation judiciary Pakistan, four-day working week courts Pakistan, Supreme Court Pakistan austerity measures, POL reduction judges Pakistan, petroleum oil lubricants judicial officers, High Court working week Monday Thursday, Federal Shariat Court four-day week, Lahore High Court austerity, Islamabad High Court energy conservation, Peshawar High Court measures, High Court Sindh Balochistan, Attorney General Pakistan NJPMC, video-link hearings Pakistan courts, rotational staff attendance judiciary, protocol security rationalisation courts, District Courts four-day week Pakistan, judicial expenditure reduction Pakistan, energy crisis Pakistan judiciary response, access to justice Pakistan, Supreme Court energy policy, judiciary national resilience Pakistan, court operations petroleum shortage, NJPMC virtual meeting Islamabad, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court, judicial governance Pakistan 2025, sustainable judiciary Pakistan

NJPMC Approves Judicial Austerity Strategy; Four-Day Week, POL Cuts Ordered Across Courts

ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) convened an emergent virtual meeting under the…

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, CJP Yahya Afridi, women’s rights in Pakistan, judiciary commitment to women rights, gender responsive justice Pakistan, International Women’s Day Pakistan judiciary, Supreme Court of Pakistan women rights, access to justice for women Pakistan, gender sensitive judiciary Pakistan, National Judicial Policy Making Committee NJPMC, NJPMC gender responsive justice agenda, judicial reforms Pakistan 2026–27, women facilitation centers courts Pakistan, legal aid for women Pakistan, women legal advisory helpline Pakistan, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan reforms, family law reforms Pakistan, mediation and family support services courts Pakistan, gender fair language in justice system, legal awareness for women Pakistan, rural women legal rights Pakistan, women empowerment through justice system, Pakistan judiciary reforms for women, rule of law and women protection Pakistan, Islamabad Supreme Court, Khudayar Mohla, justice for women justice for Pakistan

Justice for Women is Justice for Pakistan, says CJP Afridi

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to protecting…