For the first time, Lahore High Court Bar Association yesterday invited the head of an internationally banned religious organisation as chief guest at its function.
The rival group of the elected body of the lawyers opposed the bar's move saying it is unfortunate that a premier bar association has invited the head of a banned organisation.
"What message we are giving to the world by inviting controversial personality to this function. Inviting Saeed means the lawyers' community considers him the leader of the country and endorses his views," a senior lawyer of Lahore High Court told PTI on condition of anonymity.