Akhtar Aly Kureshy

Pakistani Advocate & Legal Advisor

Akhtar Aly Kureshy (Urdu: اختر علی قریشی) is a Pakistani lawyer, advisor and senior advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan who served as Assistant Attorney-General for Pakistan. He remained Assistant Advocate General Punjab, and Legal Advisor to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab.

He is a lifetime member of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan. He remain associated with the Civil Service Academy as Syndicate Advisor to teach and train government officers of the Central Superior Services (CSS).

Akhtar Aly Kureshy with Barrister Ijaz Hussain Batalvi

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  • The idea of justice played a significant role in the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The movement for an independent Pakistan, led by the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the All-India Muslim League, sought a separate nation where Muslims could live according to their religious and cultural values. The demand for a separate state was driven by a desire for justice, both political and social, for the Muslim-majority population in the Indian Subcontinent. The creation of Pakistan was intended to establish a society where Muslims could enjoy their rights and live in accordance with their beliefs.


  • Efforts should be made to improve the judicial system and should focus not only on increasing numbers but also on enhancing the system’s overall efficiency,leveraging technology and implementing reforms to address the specific needs and challenges of the legal landscape. The goal is to ensure that the judicial system effectively serves the growing interest of the justice to eliminate the fear of injustice and provide a fair opportunity to flourish every citizen of Pakistan.
    • [1] Pakistan Today March 01, 2024.


  • A weak justice system can by default contribute to an increase in corruption that is destroying the society. A robust and efficient judicial system acts as a deterrent to corruption by holding individuals accountable for their actions. When the justice system is perceived as ineffective or slow, it may create an environment where corrupt practices flourish. Wrongdoers might believe that they can act with impunity and be encouraged in their evil ways. Strengthening the justice system through reforms, transparency and timely resolution of cases is crucial for combating the core issue of corruption and promoting a fair and just society.

[2] Administering Justice The News (February 18, 2024)


  • There is absolutely no god except Allaha Almighty (Subhana Taallah who is very Kind and marcyful towards all creatures of this World including We the human beings).


  • It is an open secret that without strict accountability you can’t prosper as a nation. A nation can’t survive until its judicial system is empowered to deliver justice instantly and inexpensively.


  • It is the prime responsibility of the state to legislate according to the wishes and needs of the citizen through Parliament, then execute the law and policies by the Executive, Cabinet, bureaucrats and lastly deliver justice through a powerful judicial system of Courts, so that the citizens may lead peaceful, purposeful and prosperous lives in a corruption-free society.
 
Akhtar Aly Kureshy with his lawyers friends in Lahore High Court, Lahore.
 
Lecture deliverying in Superior College of Law.


  • Without justice, a civilized society is just a dream.


  • This is not an open invitation to mobilize wisdom, it is merely a simple matter, a university student can tell how to clean up the dirt with iron hand in one go for all to make a smooth and lovely Riasat-e-Madina to rule and make the life of a common man easy with full comforts and also save him from a chronic headache.


  • Supreme Court of Pakistan has inherent constitutional powers by virtue of their judicature, these powers can not be manipulated with ill-gotten intentions.


  • It is a settled principle and there is no need of further arguments that without justice you can’t be a powerful and proper nation, although you have a decorated toy of an atom bomb to pressure the world or your enemy, and you will not be in a position to curtail your poverty and backwardness even though every person has an amazing gadget to move the World in his hands.


 
A meeting with Chief Justice Lahore High Court with Faculty and Students


  • A decent man on his way to argue a case before the Lahore High Court Lahore, passing over the famous Turner road, as usual many had seen him and wondered who is this sober man with distinctive features " that was Ijaz Hussain Batalvi" who was always busy pursuing his passion for professional excellence. A good human being, distinguished barrister, true writer, passionate law professor and an intellectual.


  • There is an urgent need of judicial reforms in Pakistan. Almost every politician has issued a statement over this issue, but no practical step has been taken in this regards. Comprehensive reforms can strengthen the rule of law, instill public confidence and contribute significantly to the overall development and stability of the country’s legal framework.
    • [3] Administering Justice( 18the Fwburary, 2024 )
 
Akhtar Aly Kureshy, Junaid Razaq Advocates with President Lahore High Court Bar Association Asad Manzoor Butt


  • Global ranking for judicial systems also makes a joke of our judicial system which makes us all Pakistani embrace and particularly the lawyers and judges, it motivate us to rethink our judicial system for more drastic improvement and addition of IT system to accelerate its performance and delivery.


  • Good justice typically involves fairness, impartiality, and adherence to principles of equity. It aims to ensure that individuals are treated justly, their rights are protected, and the legal process is transparent and accountable.


  • A robust judicial system is fundamental for the proper functioning and prosperity of a state. It provides the framework for resolving disputes, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring justice for all citizens. A well-functioning judiciary contributes to stability, attracts investments, and fosters an environment where individuals and businesses can thrive with confidence in the legal system

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