The president of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, has expressed his support for the transfer of judges of other courts superior to the Superior Court of Islamabad, qualifying it as a positive and necessary step.
In a conversation with journalists of the oath taking of the Press Association of the Supreme Court, Afridi addressed the issue of the transfer of the judges, highlighting its importance for the National Unity, said Express News.
He explained that Islamabad, being the federal government symbol, needed to have a balanced representation of all linguistic communities throughout Pakistan.
Aphridi declared: “Islamabad is not just a marble building; it represents the federal entities of Pakistan. This transfer is in line with the ideals of equality and representation.” He referred to the fact that the judges of various linguistic origins, such as Balochi, Punjabi and Sindhi -speaking judges, were being appointed for the Superior Court of Islamabad, who promoted the unity of the nation.
The President of the Supreme Court added that, according to the Law of the Superior Court of Islamabad, the Court has the mandate to represent all federal units equitably, and this movement is aligned with the constitutional framework established in article 200. It encouraged more Positive steps in this regard, praising the decision of transfers three judges to Islamabad.
While approaching the issue of antiquity, Afidi said the matter would be resolved properly within the framework of the court. He stressed that it was important to separate the problems of transfers and seniority and avoid premature conclusions.
When discussing the judicial reforms, Aphridi also mentioned that he had approved a study tour for judges to South Africa, where three judges of the Supreme Court and five judges of the Superior Court would participate. He stressed the importance of judicial training and the improvement of the judicial system throughout Pakistan, noting that there are currently 692 judicial officers in the country.
Aphridi revealed his commitment to involve judicial associations in future training and reform initiatives, including the initiatives of the Federal Judicial Academy to train lawyers in Malakand.
The president of the Supreme Court also discussed the ongoing efforts to fill vacancies in the Supreme Court. He commented that additional judges were needed to administer the workload, especially during the judicial sessions occupied when the judges face significant pressure due to the holidays.
In addition, Afridi described that the next meeting of the National Committee for Formulation of Judicial Policies would focus on policies related to the district courts during the morning and night, and urged additional consultations with selected legal professionals.
Regarding the problems of missing people, Aphridi reaffirmed their commitment to solve the matter, stating that the reforms would not proceed by closed doors but through collaboration and consultations.
In addition, he added that communication around judicial matters would be transparent and that the problems related to the correspondence between the judges would soon be solved.
The president of the Supreme Court also expressed his willingness to meet with judges throughout Pakistan, stating that he would participate in casual conversations and address any concern.
