CJP to visit remote districts for swift justice

As part of his commitment to enhancing service delivery and ensuring access to justice, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has decided to undertake visits to remote districts.

The initiative aims to improve district courts and address the challenges they face.

In line with this vision, CJ Yahya Afridi visited Jeevani, the farthest district of Balochistan, on Monday. The visit marked the first formal official visit of the CJP.

Representatives from the judiciaries of eleven adjacent districts, including Gwadar, Turbat, Panjgur, Washuk, Musakhel, Chagai, Harnai, Awaran, Barkhan, Kharan and Zhob, joined the chief justice.

The chief justice assured the judicial officers of his commitment to ensuring they have a conducive environment to work smoothly and safely. He stressed the importance of upholding the dignity of judicial officers, whether presiding over a civil court or a superior court, and maintaining the majesty and integrity of the judiciary nationwide.

Acknowledging the dedication of judicial officers serving in remote and underprivileged areas, he commended their exemplary efforts.

He encouraged them to strengthen their resolve and prioritise the adjudication of cases to ensure justice is delivered efficiently and effectively to litigants.

The chief justice reiterated the need for a focused approach toward the farthest districts, saying that these areas require more attention. He urged judicial officers to share insights and identify specific resource gaps that hamper the dispensation of justice so that these can be addressed.

He requested the respective high courts to ensure the best judicial officers are posted to such districts for a minimum term and that they are well-supported. He proposed prioritising foreign training and other opportunities for these judicial officers through the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP).