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'Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary

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“Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary”

LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”. In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with Dawn , Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him to serve at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and LHC. “These years of judicial service remain among the most meaningful and fulfilling of my life. During my…

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