KARACHI: Shura Hamdard members from all chapters expressed sorrow over demise of Speaker Shura Justice (retd) Haziq-ul-Khairi during combined online condolence and memorial reference held at Hamdard Corporate Head Office presided over by Sadia Rashid President of Hamdard Foundation Pakistan.

Karachi chapter members attended proceedings in person, whereas members from different locations joined virtually through Zoom platform. Attendees prayed to Allah for forgiveness and blessings upon departed soul.

Sadia Rashid expressed that late Haziq-ul-Khairi was remarkable and esteemed judge, who held prestigious positions such as Chief Justice of Federal Shariat Court, Judge of Sindh High Court, Ombudsman of Sindh and Principal of Sindh Muslim Law College.

Prof. Dr. Fakhar-ul-Islam, Speaker Shura Hamdard Peshawar said the deceased was wise and far-sighted member of Shura who set benchmark for highest judicial standards within Shura Hamdard proceedings. General (retd) Moinuddin Haider former Governor Sindh? said that Haziq-ul-Khairi’s proficiency and remarkable acumen in administrative affairs had enabled him to carve out niche for himself in his illustrious judicial career.

Zafar Iqbal said that Haziq-ul-Khairi was man of unimpeachable integrity, unwavering courage and unassailable principles. As Chief Justice of the Federal Sharia Court, he remained steadfast in his commitment to upholding sanctity and honour of court.

Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan stated Haziq-ul-Khairi’s demise has resulted in loss of prominent scholar and legal expert in country.

Dr. Rizwana Ansari said that late Haziq-ul-Khairi’s contributions are not limited to legal profession alone. He was also prolific writer and literary intellectual.

Umar Zaheer Mir, member of Shura Hamdard Lahore informed Women Protection Bill was drafted by Haziq-ul-Khairi. Ideal approach to safeguard valuable legacy of our forefathers and elders is to actualise their desires and aspirations.

Dr. Amjad Ali Jafari, Cdre (retd) Sadid Anwar Malik, Mian Muhammad Akram, Musrat Akram, Ibnul Hasan Rizvi, Prof. Dr. Shaheen Habib, Sana Ghori, Prof. Dr. Khalida Ghous, Prof. Dr. Tanveer Khalid, Dr. Akhlaq Ahmad and former Vice Chancellor of Hamdard University Professor Dr. Hakeem Abdul Hannan, were among speakers at event. Col (retd) Mukhtar Ahmed Butt also present.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 28 2023

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