Islamabad:
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has emphasized the urgent need to “humanize court reforms” by recognizing the emotional, psychological and institutional pressure that judges face, especially at the district level.
CJP treated a national symposium Friday, held at the Federal Judicial Academy to mark the International Day of Legal Wellness. The theme of the symposium was “the human dimension of responsive justice”.
The event gathered judges for overall and district services, legal experts, development partners and institutional stakeholders for a landmark dialogue on court’s well -being in Pakistan.
With the event, Justice Afridi said that a judge who is institutionally supported is better able to be fair, focused and effective responsive. He confirmed his unwavering obligation to ensure dignity, protection and institutional support for the judiciary.
CJP outlined a number of legal reform initiatives led through the national judicial (decision -making committee), including the establishment of court court courts, issuing timelines for rapid disposal of civil and criminal affairs and the development of a professional expertise index.
He also referred to the formulation of ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judiciary.
He said the committee has placed special focus on well -being in the district system, with reforms relating to external influence, evaluation of performance, standardized recruitment, parity in service conditions and improved access to international exposure.
He also announced upcoming Memoranda on understanding with China’s Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court in Türkiye for legal cooperation, including the exchange of judicial officers.
CJP paid tribute to the silent strength of the judiciary and concluded with a resolute promise: “This day is not just a tribute – it’s a promise. You’re not alone. The whole institution is behind you.”
The symposium later adopted a unanimous “Islamabad declaration on the well -being of the court”, in which he called legal well -being a “structurally imperative” for a responsive and sustainable legal system.
The statement confirmed the need to integrate court’s well -being in all areas of Reform – box control, digital integration and infrastructure.
