Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi speaks at a conference at the Federal Judicial Academy in Islamabad on July 25, 2025. SCREENGRAB
ISLAMABAD:
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi said on Tuesday that the bench and the bar form an integral part of the judicial system and stressed the need for continuous coordination to ensure timely and effective justice.
The chief justice made these remarks when the outgoing cabinet of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), headed by Rauf Atta, and the newly elected cabinet, headed by Haroonur Rasheed, called on him at the Supreme Court
He congratulated the newly elected officials and acknowledged the cooperation and support of the outgoing cabinet.
Noting that the bench and the bar are integral parts of one judicial system, he stressed that continuous coordination is essential for timely and effective administration of justice.
The Chief Justice briefed the delegation on institutional reforms aimed at enhancing access, transparency and efficiency.
He shared that public facilitation centers have been established at the head office and all branch registries to offer a single window service to litigants and lawyers, enabling timely access to information and effective redressal.
He said the system would be continuously improved through feedback from stakeholders including lawyers, litigants and visitors, adding that constructive suggestions would be welcomed at all stages.
The Chief Justice reaffirmed that cases are being directed strictly as per the policy available on the website, while applications for early hearing supported on grounds of urgency are being dealt with on merit.
He stated that legal processes are being modernized through technology to reduce procedural costs, streamline services and facilitate members of the legal community and litigants.
He reiterated that the Supreme Court remains committed to constitutional limits and fully respects the administrative and judicial independence of the High Courts.
