ISLAMABAD: Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan on Thursday visited the designated site for a new Record Room at the Islamabad High Court (IHC), accompanied by Justices Ali Baqir Najafi and Arshad Hussain Shah. The visit included approval for shifting judicial files from the Supreme Court to the newly identified facility, ensuring secure archiving and efficient access for ongoing and future proceedings.
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Justice Aminuddin also inspected an area earmarked for a public desk to receive fresh cases, petitions for certified copies, and information requests. The desk, located near the IHC reception, aims to streamline processes for litigants, lawyers, and the general public, addressing previous complaints about the lack of a dedicated filing facility for FCC petitions.
The Islamabad High Court Bar Association welcomed the initiative, calling it a positive step toward administrative efficiency and improved public facilitation within the FCC.
Separately, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi chaired the eighth interactive progress review session at the Supreme Court under the Reform Action Plan (RAP). The session reviewed 86 initiatives, noting 36 completed, 45 under implementation, and 13 scheduled to begin soon, highlighting efforts to modernize processes, improve institutional efficiency, and strengthen citizen-centric judicial services.
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The reforms under RAP include case disposal monitoring, record digitisation, IT integration, financial controls, and enhanced public facilitation, reflecting the judiciary’s ongoing commitment to transparency and efficiency.