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| CJ for cultural transformation to fight terror |
| 2014-02-28 |
| [DAWN] Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani has said that the war against terror cannot succeed unless there is cultural transformation and unless the people or the citizenry own it and extend their support. Speaking at the oath taking ceremony of the members of the Bloody Karachi ...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... Bar Association (KBA) and a dinner reception hosted in his honour by the KBA here on Thursday, he said that the effort to fight intolerance has to begin at home, at school and in the college, as every citizen has a role to play in a democracy. The chief justice said that laws are essential but not sufficient in countering intolerance, as it is rooted in ignorance, fear and an exaggerated sense of worth and pride. These notions creep in human mind at an early age, he added. Justice Jillani said that the spirit and sacrifices made for the creation of this country and the vision of the founder of this country should always be kept in mind. "When the Quaid talked of equality, of tolerance, of freedom and of social justice, he was not propagating an alien concept. These values are part of our faith, part of our Constitution which unfortunately are being flouted," he added. The chief justice said that he has spent some of his finest moments of adolescence and youth in Karachi. "I remember the city for its spirit of tolerance, open-mindedness, graciousness, and generosity of the people on the lam. Life those days was peaceful, serene and relatively predictable." |
| Posted by:Fred |