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ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Registrar Muhammad Saleem Khan on Wednesday held a discussion with experts to design a multiyear roadmap for the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP).
The consultation, in line with the directives of the chief justice, brought together legal experts, policymakers and key stakeholders to discuss practical measures for improving the commission’s role in legal reforms, according to a press release issued by the Supreme Court.
The commission is responsible for the development and improvement of the legal system and recommends reforms in laws and statutes.
The session focused on refining the LJCP’s mandate, expanding its outreach, identifying strategic partnerships and improving its visibility.
CJP repatriates several judges from Federal Judicial Academy to Punjab
The participants discussed the roadmap for LJCP and identified strategic partners to enhance the LJCP’s visibility and foster better coordination for harmonising laws across Pakistan, the statement added.
Speaking on the occasion, the registrar emphasised that the deliberations would be instrumental in charting a progressive course for LJCP.
The director general of the Federal Judicial Academy lauded the participants for their insights, highlighting LJCP’s crucial role in ensuring that legal frameworks remain dynamic and responsive to societal needs.
Separately, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi issued orders to send several judges working at the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) back to the Punjab judiciary.
Those repatriated back to the Lahore High Court included former Supreme Court registrar Jazeela Aslam, who is also a district and sessions judge.
Additional district and sessions judges Muhammad Amir Munir, Dr Rai Muhammad Khan, Raja Jahanzaib Akhtar and Civil Judge Shazia Munawar Makhdoom have also been repatriated.
The CJP, being the chairman of FJA’s Board of Governors, issued the order as per Section 11(3) of the Federal Judicial Academy Act, 1997.
The said sections stated that appointments to the FJA would be made on the basis of direct recruitment, deputation or contract “as may be approved by the board”.
The CJP, as chairman of the board, has the power to appoint members of the staff to posts in grade 17 and above.
Published in Dawn, March 13th, 2025
