The army chief also handed a letter to the CJP, stating that officers of the Pakistan Army, including civilian staffers, had donated their two-day salaries, while junior commissioned officers (JCOs) and army’s civilian workforce had donated a day’s salary to the dam fund. According to the letter, welfare originations linked with Pakistan Army have also made voluntary contribution to the cause. The legal fraternity, especially lawyers, welcomed the meeting between the COAS and the CJP. However, CJP Justice Mian Saqib Nisar had already instructed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to take steps to tackle such issues, enabling Pakistanis living abroad to send donations easily. The Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan also plans to organise an international conference on the water issue later this month.

Source: The Express Tribune September 10, 2018 13:32 UTC