In a bid to enhance cordial ties with India, the Pakistan Bar Council has invited a cricket team of lawyers, both men and women, from India to visit the neighbouring during October this year for a match in Pakistan followed by another in India.
The proposal involves Men’s and Women’s cricket matches to be played in Karachi and Rawalpindi in Pakistan.
Hassan Raza Pasha, Chairman Executive Committee, Pakistan Bar Council in an invitation letter to Adish C Aggarwala, Senior Advocate and Chairman of All India Bar Association on Tuesday stated that the initiative is being taken to enhance harmony and cordial relations between lawyers of both countries.
“During this visit, the exchange of views and experience will help both sides to understand the legal system of India and Pakistan. This initiative will increase our legal acumen and knowledge,” the letter read.
It further said that the move will also strengthen our relationship between bar councils of both neighbouring countries.
“It will also foster cooperation in the field of law and through such visits, we can collectively work to bring a harmonious environment between the two countries. Your visit will bring prosperity and progress between the legal fraternity of both countries,” the letter added.
Adish Aggarwala, who is President of the Supreme Court Bar Association held a telephonic conversation with Hassan Pasha of the Pakistan Bar Council on this issue.
Aggarwala, former Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of India said that the initiative is being taken to enhance the harmony and cordial relations between lawyers of both countries.
