Lahore Bar Association cancels strike against terrorism cases

The Lahore Bar Association has decided to call off its strike scheduled for today in protest against the filing of terrorism cases against lawyers. The President of the Lahore Bar Association, Munir Hussain Bhatti, issued a statement addressing the issue, stating that lawyers should refrain from appearing in courts today as a form of protest. Bhatti expressed concern over what he described as 'revengeful actions' being taken against lawyers, questioning whether the anti-terrorism laws apply only to legal professionals. He warned that if the demands of the lawyers are not met, the protest will escalate nationwide.

The decision to call off the strike comes in response to a recent surge in cases registered against lawyers under anti-terrorism laws. The Lahore Bar Association has been vocal in condemning what it perceives as targeted actions against its members, leading to growing tensions between legal professionals and law enforcement authorities.

The Lahore Bar Association's decision to cancel the strike highlights the ongoing challenges faced by lawyers in Pakistan and the need for a resolution to the escalating tensions between legal practitioners and the authorities. The issue of filing terrorism cases against lawyers remains a contentious issue, raising questions about the application of anti-terrorism laws and the protection of legal professionals in the country.