ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday chaired an interactive session with heads of various Supreme Court sections to improve service delivery and expand access to justice.
The session was attended by Supreme Court Registrar Muhammad Salim Khan, development expert Sher Shah, Federal Judicial Academy Director General Hayat Ali Shah, and Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) Secretary Syeda Tanzeela Sabahat.
During the session, the CJP reviewed the ongoing reforms, emphasising the digitisation of court processes, enhanced accessibility, streamlined procedures, accountability and increased transparency in judicial operations.
Justice Afridi noted that the reforms aim not only to reduce case pendency but also to ensure that litigants receive timely and effective justice. He stressed that litigants deserve the utmost respect, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to justice and its positive public image.
In addition, the Supreme Court’s IT Directorate presented progress updates on integrating digital technologies and establishing mechanisms designed to further enhance the accessibility and transparency of the judicial process.
Published in Dawn, March 26th, 2025
