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Pakistan's President of Supreme Court Bar Association Attends China-South Asia Legal Training Program

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The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP), Muhammad Rauf Atta, recently attended the 9th China-South Asia Legal Training Program at Shanghai University in China, an event that brought together legal professionals from 12 countries. The conference provided a platform for participants to understand diverse legal systems and exchange best practices. President Chao of the China Law Society (CLE) emphasized the importance of the rule of law in establishing peaceful societies and advocated for an unbiased approach that respects individual beliefs.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Muhammad Rauf Atta of SCBAP represented Pakistan at the 9th China-South Asia Legal Training Program, which was attended by participants from 12 countries, including India, Russia, Belarus, and Pakistan.
  • The conference was chaired by President Jing Han Chao of the China Law Society (CLE), who emphasized the importance of the rule of law in establishing peaceful societies.
  • President Chao emphasized the need for an unbiased approach that respects individual beliefs, asserting that adherence to the rule of law must be consistent and should not exclude anyone based on race, religion, or gender.
  • The conference highlighted the importance of upholding tenets such as the independence of the judiciary, the right to a fair trial, freedom of expression, respect for constitutionalism, and the protection of human rights.
  • President Chao recognized the importance of swift and effective administration of justice, terming it essential for fostering public trust in the rule of law.
  • The President of CLE expressed his gratitude for the support of the Chinese government and people in all testing times and expressed his best wishes for the successful conclusion of the event.

Statistics:

  • 12 countries were represented at the 9th China-South Asia Legal Training Program, including Pakistan, India, Russia, Belarus, and Sri Lanka.
  • The conference was held at Shanghai University in China.

Sources:

  • "President SCBAP attends 9th China-South Asia Legal Training Program"
  • China National Institute of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (CNISCO)

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