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 […]
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CJP engages bar on reform agenda, access to justice
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday engaged with delegations of bar associations to discuss judicial reforms and measures aimed at improving access to justice, underscoring the need for continued cooperation between the bench and the bar for effective dispensation of justice. During meetings held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, a delegation […]
CJP-led panel approves austerity, fuel conservation measures for courts
A top judicial committee on Tuesday approved a range of energy conservation measures, including a four-day working week and cut in fuel allowance, for courts as Pakistan moves to curb the impact of rising fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. The emergent virtual meeting of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC), chaired by […]
Turkish envoy calls on CJP Afridi
Dr ?rfan Neziro?lu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, called on Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday. In order to keep the relevant ministries of the Government in loop on the forthcoming high-level judicial exchange between the two countries, the meeting was also attended […]
SC to dispose of all pending death penalty appeals within 45 days
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi chaired the ninth interactive progress review meeting at the Supreme Court of Pakistan to assess monthly progress under the Reform Action Plan (RAP) and to issue directions on pending initiatives aimed at modernizing the justice system and improving public-facing judicial services. According to a press note released here […]
Judicial Commission to meet for appointment of High Court Judges
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has convened separate meetings to consider the permanent appointment of additional judges of the Sindh High Court and the Peshawar High Court. According to sources, a meeting of the Judicial Commission will be held on January 13 at 1:30 pm under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice […]
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 […]
National assembly backs 27th Amendment with massive majority
The National Assembly began clause-by-clause voting on the 27th Constitutional Amendment on Tuesday. Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar presented the bill. So far, 231 members have voted in favor, while only four opposed it. The government requires 224 votes to pass the amendment, and its position is strong. During the session, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presided […]
CJP Yahya Afridi highlights major judicial reforms
Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, met with a delegation from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Association on Friday to discuss ongoing judicial reforms. The meeting was also attended by the Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court and the Registrar of the Supreme Court. The purpose was to update the legal community on recent […]
Justice Yahya Afridi: AI and double shifts to tackle case delays
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi said on Thursday that major reforms are under consideration to speed up Pakistan’s justice system. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, he shared that the judiciary is actively exploring a two-shift court system and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle growing case backlogs. He explained that […]