Reaffirming the Constitution’s promise of equality, inclusion and peaceful coexistence, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, in his capacity as Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), undertook a field visit to District Tharparkar-one of the country’s most remote and climate-stressed regions, marked by a low human development index and a significant religious […]
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Judicial facilities must reach every citizen, especially in remote districts, says CJP
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, in his capacity as Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), chaired a high-level meeting in Peshawar to review and accelerate initiatives aimed at strengthening judicial infrastructure and improving public facilitation in underserved and remote districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a press note released here Friday […]
CJP backs national push for unified e-court system
Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, underscored the judiciary’s commitment to building a justice system that is simple, efficient, and citizen-focused, as he addressed a national consultative workshop on Pakistan’s E-Court Reform Agenda. The workshop brought together senior members of the judiciary, Registrars of all High Courts, the Supreme Court’s IT Wing, and […]
CJP chairs meeting to review progress on judicial reforms
In line with his vision for a citizen-centric justice system, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, chaired the eighth interactive progress review session at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The meeting was attended by Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar, Chairman, National Judicial Automation Committee (NJAC) and senior officials, technical experts, and section heads to […]
CJP summons full court today after another judge writes letter
Yielding to several letters from Supreme Court judges, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi called a full court meeting today (Friday), after Justice Salahuddin Panhwar became the third judge to request that he convene the judges to deliberate on the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Justice Panwhar, in a two-page letter, requested the CJP to call […]
Government plans key changes to article 6 under 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD – The government is set to introduce additional changes to the 27th Constitutional Amendment, including amendments to Article 6 on high treason. These changes will first be presented in the National Assembly. Separate lists have been prepared for the government’s and opposition’s proposed amendments, signaling extensive debate ahead. Sources revealed that the new amendments […]
CJP leads deliberation for E-Court System across Pakistan
In order to make justice delivery more transparent and citizen-centric, the Chief Justice of Pakistan chaired a high-level policy meeting Tuesday to steer progress on the automation and digitization of courts across Pakistan. The Chief Justice emphasized that the digital transformation of the justice sector – from District Courts to the Supreme Court – is […]
Ex-judges, top lawyers urge CJP to summon full court on 27th Amendment
As the government made moves toward the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, former judges and top lawyers on Monday urged Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi to summon a full court meeting to discuss the proposed legislation. The request came in a letter, dated November 9, that was penned by senior counsel Faisal […]
NDU delegation calls on CJP
A delegation of over 120 participants of the National Security & War Course 2026 from the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, led by Maj. Gen. Naeem Akhtar, Chief Instructor, called on Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The delegation included faculty members, officers from the Armed Forces and […]
CJP pension soars 327% in 14 years, Senate told
Islamabad: The Ministry of Law and Justice has disclosed a sharp rise in the Chief Justice of Pakistan’s post-retirement pension over the last 14 years, with a jump from Rs560,000 in 2010 to Rs2.39 million in 2024. The figures were submitted in a written response during the Senate’s question hour. According to the official data, […]