Council of Pakistan American Affairs Press Release
COPAA Welcomes Reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry
Council of Pakistan American Affairs, welcomes the reinstatement of Iftikhar M. Chaudhry as
Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan. The peaceful end to protests will defuse the
tensions that had threatened to turn into violent confrontation.
COPAA supports the announcement made by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani who on
National television declared "I restore the deposed chief justice and others according to the
promise made by me and the president," said Gillani, after a tumultuous night of high-level
meetings. Gillani also ordered the release of detainees and urged all sides to move forward.
COPAA believe this action will bring credibility and authority to institutions in Pakistan, and
bring in a period of constructive changes within Pakistan. COPAA requests the lawmakers to
make an amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan to reflect the independence of the
Judiciary and media.
We ask President Zardari to lift Governor rule in Punjab. Let the democratically elected
members of Punjab Assembly vote for their leader and move the country forward.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomes Pakistan's decesion to reinstate Iftikhar
Chaudhry.
" In a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Washington called for "all Pakistanis
and their political representatives to work together, with the support of their friends and allies.
To peacefully strengthen their democracy and ensure a positive dialogue as they move
forward to deal with the many issues confronting them."
COPAA welcomes your feedback and strives hard to better serve the Pakistani American
community. Please give us your feedback suggest improvements, and please provide any
thoughts on COPAA's efforts.
Sincerely,
Adnan Ul Haq Khan
Council of Pakistan American Affairs
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