Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi on Friday expressed concern regarding the state of judicial infrastructure in remote districts, saying that a transparent and public-friendly judicial system could only be achieved through collective effort.
According to details, presiding over a high-level meeting, Justice Afridi reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to transparency and reforms. The meeting discussed increasing cooperation between bar associations and the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan. According to the official communiqué, the bar associations would be included in future judicial development projects.
It was also decided that senior-level officers would be appointed in each province to oversee implementation, with priority given to infrastructure and facilities for female litigants. The chief justice emphasised the need for effective and coordinated government support, highlighting that lack of inter-agency communication had previously hindered progress on key initiatives.
The meeting was attended by the representatives from the Peshawar High Court (PHC), Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
Separately, a delegation of lawyers met the CJP in Peshawar, where he briefed them on upcoming judicial reforms. Justice Afridi stressed that no litigant would remain without legal representation. He added that time limits were being established for thirteen categories of cases.
During the meeting, lawyers raised concerns regarding the issue of missing persons.
