ISLAMABAD: As part of the ongoing stakeholders’ engagement, delegations from the district bar associations of Multan, Khanewal, Bahawalpur and Sargodha and the high court bar associations of Bannu and Bahawalpur called on Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Monday.

The delegations apprised the CJP of various issues relating to bar facilities, court infrastructure, digital connectivity and professional development of lawyers, says a press release issued on Monday.

The discussions included provision of clean drinking water, solarization of court complexes, women facilitation centres, bar rooms, plantation, internet connectivity, video link and e-filing facilities as well as the establishment of e-libraries and provision of training opportunities for lawyers.

About the ongoing judicial reforms, the chief justice highlighted initiatives undertaken by the Supreme Court and the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee to improve access to justice and enhance the efficiency and quality of judicial service delivery. Particular emphasis was placed on provision of uninterrupted power supply, women-centric facilities, e-libraries and clean drinking water out of Access to Justice Development Fund.

The chief justice emphasised the importance of extending and strengthening these facilities, particularly in remote and underserved areas. He directed the concerned officers to coordinate with the relevant authorities for addressing the issues raised by the bar delegations. He further directed that liaison be maintained with the forest department for plantation drive.

The CJ assured the bar that its concerns would be carefully examined through coordinated institutional efforts. He reiterated that the bar remains an important stakeholder in the justice system, adding effective and efficient dispensation of justice requires cooperation and constructive engagement between the Bench and the Bar.

Published in Dawn, August 25th, 2026