The outgoing secretary of the Pir Mahal Bar Association has announced that “the hidden characters of the land mafia have been defeated,” after Shahid Zeb Sargana was elected president of the organization for a second term.
In the annual performance report issued today by Secretary Mian Sohaib Munir Ramay, the association has detailed the solution to the biggest obstacle for young lawyers, namely the severe shortage of chambers. According to the report, government land was acquired for the construction and allotment of more than 150 chambers, which resolved the issue for all affected members.
The document also outlines the major infrastructure improvements made during this term. A separate bar room was constructed to ensure the privacy of female lawyers, and the main bar hall and library were furnished with executive seating and new bookshelves. The library was also stocked with books so that it could serve as a comprehensive resource for legal professionals.
Additional improvements mentioned in the report include the renovation of the executive office, the hiring of permanent staff for maintenance, and the construction of a separate gate from the court for lawyers. Access to the chambers was also improved with earth filling and the installation of tuff tiles, while approval for a solar power system for the bar room was obtained from the High Court.
Reflecting on his term, Mr. Ramay thanked his senior colleagues for their guidance and his peers for their support. He stated, “As a human being, I apologize if I have hurt the feelings of any respected colleague,” and asked for forgiveness for any unintentional mistakes.
He concluded by urging the newly elected officials to use all their energies to uphold the dignity of the bar and for the welfare of lawyers, and expressed hope that the remaining work would also be completed. Mr. Ramay added, “I thank Allah for deeming me worthy to work for the welfare of my lawyer brothers and the bar.”