ISLAMABAD: A Full Court Reference was held in Court Room No. 1 of the Supreme Court t Building on the sad demise of former SC judge Justice (retd) Rashid Aziz Khan.
The Chief justice and judges of the apex court expressed heartfelt condolences to the family members of Justice (retd) Rashid Aziz Khan.
They prayed that may Allah Almighty bless his departed soul with eternal peace and give the bereaved family courage and patience to bear this irreparable loss.
Addressing the full court reference Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar said "Today we have assembled here to mourn the sad demise of our distinguished colleague, late Justice Rashid Aziz Khan.
He said that Justice Rashid Aziz Khan’s death was a great loss for the legal fraternity.
"Some of you may have known that Justice Rashid Aziz Khan in two capacities in the legal fraternity; as a lawyer and as a Judge of the superior Courts; however, I may mention here that he had a third role too, i.e. one of an educationist. Before elevation to the Bench, he served the society as a Lecturer in Himayat-e-Islam Law College, Lahore, from 1969 till 1976," the chief justice said.
He said, "Justice Rashid Aziz Khan, throughout his carreer as a Judge, displayed a great understanding of law, quick grasp on various legal issues and deep insight into the humanitarian affairs.
He had keen intellect coupled with an amiable and courteous nature.
His sweet memories will always be cherished with great respect and his contribution to the dispensation of justice will never be forgotten."
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