SC’s Justice Mansoor Ali Shah denies resignation rumours

ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has denied rumours of his resignation, here on Saturday.

As per the details, he said this while responding to a question from journalists after addressing a ceremony held on the issue of justice for children.

When a journalist asked if the rumours of his resignation were true, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah replied that I do not know where you got this concern from, these are all speculations, we will not run away.

He added that he would continue to make efforts for the improvement of the system within his powers. He said that I will use whatever power I have to improve the system.

Earlier, while addressing the ceremony, Justice Shah said that the judiciary is aware of the rights of children. “Children are not only our future but also our present. They are not the people of tomorrow but the people of today. Children are a gift from Allah.”

The Supreme Court judge said that he wants to make the judges of the subordinate judiciary aware of the importance of justice for children.

“Public interest cases bring significant improvements in society. I always say, come to court. Even though I am not part of the constitutional bench, we will still hear you,” he said.