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Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self-Governance) Order, 2009-------Art. 71(2)--- Writ petition--- Restrictions/bans and other administrative coercive measures imposed in the district due to security reasons---Lawyers community feeling aggrieved by such measures filed present writ petition with the contention that directives should be issued to the government and concerned administrative authorities to exempt the lawyers from the said measures---Validity---Said security measures did create irritations and disturbances among the citizens but they were inevitable and forces could not be directed to ignore their duties---Deployed forces could be directed to maintain good behaviour with the citizens while watching for illegal activities of the miscreants---Chief Court gave directions that lawyer's community was to be dealt with a respectful manner upon showing their identity as members of the bar, but without compromising the basic security measures---Members of the bar were also directed to keep their dignity and honour by extending their cooperation with the law enforcing agencies---Writ petition was disposed of accordingly. Ehsan Ali and Nafeeza for Petitioners. Assistant Advocate-General for Respondents. JUDGMENT MUZAFFAR ALI, J.--- The prevailing law and order situation in Gilgit city has compelled the administrative authorities to be vigilant to protect lives of innocent citizens and in this connection the administration has established check posts/points at important places round the city and forces have been deployed therein to watch the illegal activities of miscreants. The forces have been given powers to search bodies and vehicles. Indeed the above security measures have created irritations and disturbances among the citizens who are have to attend their duties in various offices situated in Gilgit city. The security measures are inevitable and cannot be asked to stop, however the forces deployed in the check posts can be directed to adopt gentle behavior, so that law abiding citizens can feel respected. The…

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