ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Thursday, while reaffirming his dedication to a litigant-focused approach, said that timely and effective justice is not only a constitutional mandate but also a moral responsibility.
The chief justice, in line with vision for a citizen-centric justice system, chaired the sixth interactive progress review session here at the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
He commended the contributions of officers and technical experts and reiterated the judiciary’s resolve to foster innovation, inclusivity and collaboration in building a justice system that is transparent, modern and equitable.
The session brought together senior officials, stakeholders and Supreme Court officers to assess monthly progress under the Reform Action Plan (RAP) and provide strategic guidance on pending initiatives and upcoming milestones.
During the deliberations, the CJP was briefed on the substantial advancements achieved in the court’s reform agenda. Out of 89 identified initiatives, 30 have been fully implemented, 44 are in progress and 14 are set to commence shortly.
These milestones underscore the judiciary’s commitment to modernising its institutional framework and strengthening service delivery for the public.
Justice Yahya also reviewed statistics on case disposal, categorisation of cases, IT integration, financial management and audit mechanisms.
He expressed satisfaction that the rate of case disposal has surpassed new case institution, emphasizing that audit and financial discipline are essential for ensuring transparency.
He directed all departments to expedite pending tasks ahead of the next review meeting, stressing that sustained progress is crucial for maintaining public confidence in the judiciary.
