Minister asks lawyers' community to stay united.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Dr Farogh Naseem on Wednesday asked the lawyers' community to exercise unity and work for rule of law in the country.

The statement came during his meeting on Wednesday with a delegation which had called upon the minister. The delegation comprised Islamabad Bar Council (IBC) Vice Chairman Qazi Rafiuddin Babar, IBC Executive Committee Chairman Haroonur Rasheed, Advocate General Islamabad and IBC Chairman Niazullah Khan Niazi.

During the meeting, the law minister reiterated his resolve to work for the welfare of lawyers.

If lawyers remain united, they can dispel negative perceptions about them, he said, adding that he was fully aware of the need for a proper office for members of the bar council and he will...