Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi speaks at a lecture at the Federal Judicial Academy in Islamabad on July 25, 2025. Screen recording
ISLAMABAD:
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday said the court and the bar form an integral part of the justice system, highlighting the need for sustained coordination to ensure timely and effective administration of justice.
The top judge made these remarks while being summoned before the Supreme Court by the outgoing Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) cabinet, headed by Rauf Atta, and the newly elected cabinet, headed by Haroonur Rasheed.
He congratulated the newly elected officials and acknowledged the cooperation and support provided by the outgoing cabinet.
He noted that the court and the bar are integral parts of a justice system and emphasized that sustained coordination is essential for timely and effective administration of justice.
The senior judge briefed the delegation on institutional reforms aimed at strengthening access, transparency and efficiency.
He shared that Public Facilitation Centers have been established at the Headquarters and all branch registries to offer a one-stop service to litigants and lawyers, enabling timely access to information and efficient redressal of grievances.
He said the system would be continually improved through feedback from stakeholders, including lawyers, litigants and visitors, adding that constructive suggestions would be appreciated at every stage.
The Chief Justice reaffirmed that the cases are being disposed of strictly as per the policy available on the website, while requests for early hearing sustained on grounds of urgency are being considered on merit.
He stated that judicial processes are being modernized through technology to reduce procedural costs, streamline services and facilitate lawyers and litigants.
He reiterated that the Supreme Court remains committed to constitutional limits and fully respects the administrative and judicial independence of the higher courts.
