The Independence of the Judiciary and Rule of Law in Pakistan

The New York City Bar Association was pleased to welcome Hon. Athar Minallah, Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, as he joined City Bar President Muhammad U. Faridi, Moderator Kabir Hashmi of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, and special guest Hon. Rowan Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York. Justice Minallah spoke about the role of the judiciary in ensuring accountability and promotion of the rule of law, and the dangers of judicial overreach and activism.

Welcome:
Muhammad U. Faridi, President, New York City Bar Association

Speakers:
Hon. Justice Athar Minallah, Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
Hon. Rowan Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York

Moderator:
Kabir Hashmi, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Sponsoring Committee:
Task Force on the Rule of Law, Marcy Kahn, Chair
Task Force on the Independence of Lawyers and Judges, Christopher Pioch, Chair
Council on International Affairs, Mark Meyer, Chair
Middle Eastern and North African Affairs, Hon. Elizabeth Stong and Robert Michael, Co-Chairs
International Law, Victoria Pochtar, Chair