SC beefs up security ahead of NRO case hearing
18 January, 2012
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court has taken a number of security measures ahead of hearing of NRO case, fixed before a seven-member bench on January 19. According to a statement issued by SC Registrar office, for proper court decorum and smooth functioning of the bench headed by Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk on pending NRO implementation case, special security cameras have been installed in the courtrooms as well as at public entry gates and reception areas of the apex court. In view of the limited seating capacity in the court room No. IV, the entry is to be regulated through special security passes in order to allow access to all the relevant people. Passes will be issued to the parties to the case and their learned counsels appearing before the court on top priority. The entry of the journalists will also be made through passes. Due to paucity of seating, only few senior lawyers may be issued passes. The office of SC additional registrar, will issue the passes. End.
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