The Chief Justice of Pakistan launched the e-course for Law Professionals-2026 on Monday, describing it as a major step towards strengthening professional capacity within the country’s justice sector and improving access to quality legal training. The online training programme has been developed by the Federal Judicial Academy in collaboration with the Directorate of Legal Education […]
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CJP reaffirms commitment to gender-responsive justice
Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Ms. Fouzia Viqar called on Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday and discussed matters relating to gender-responsive justice, workplace dignity and institutional mechanisms for protection against harassment. During the meeting, the Ombudsperson briefed the Chief Justice on […]
CJP holds consultative meeting with bar council representatives
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday held an interactive and consultative meeting with the vice chairmen and chairmen of the executive committees of the Pakistan Bar Council and provincial bar councils at the Supreme Court of Pakistan as part of ongoing stakeholder engagement aimed at improving the justice sector. The meeting was […]
CJP pushes for swift justice and institutional strengthening
The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC), reiterated its commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, improving access to justice and ensuring efficient case disposal remain top priorities, as the 59th meeting of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) reviewed key reforms and policy initiatives. The meeting, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan on April 6, […]
In letter to CJP, jailed PTI leaders seek hearing of appeals pending before LHC
Several jailed PTI leaders have written to Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, seeking the early hearing of appeals against their convictions in a May 9 riots case, it emerged on Monday. On July 22, 2025, a Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) sentenced Yasmin Rashid, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed and others to […]
CJP Afridi-led full court makes no mention of 27th Amendment
There was no discussion on the 27th Amendment in a full court meeting called by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Friday, according to a Supreme Court (SC) press release. It was reported on Friday that after a series of letters seeking a full court meeting on the contentious amendment, which was enacted […]
Court not to interfere in economic matters: CJP
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Monday said the court would not interfere in economic matters as it did not have the required expertise. The CJP expressed these views while heading a three-member bench which heard a case related to the K-Electric’s (KE) privatization. During the course of proceedings, CJP Bandial asked […]
Polls delay case: CJP directs political parties to hold talks and update court by 4pm
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday directed the political parties to sit together on elections today and inform the Supreme Court about the outcome by 4pm. A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Bandial and comprising Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar is hearing the election delay case. After being summoned […]
Imran Khan attack: PM pens letter to CJP urging formation of commission
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote another letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial requesting the formation of a judicial commission to probe the attempted assassination of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The prime minister, in his letter, said that the federal government would be indebted to the Supreme Court for consideration of its request […]
Arshad Sharif’s murder: PM writes to CJP for judicial inquiry
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday penned a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial seeking the formation of a judicial commission to probe the death of slain journalist Arshad Sharif. The letter suggested that the commission may focus on five questions related to the circumstances surrounding the killing: What procedure Arshad Sharif […]