CJP forms committees for filling key posts

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ISLAMABAD:

The top judge has formed separate committees comprising senior judges and the attorney-general for Pakistan (AGP) to oversee appointments at key positions at the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) and the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).

According to a statement issued by the Supreme Court on Thursday, the committee for the selection of the secretary of the LJCP is chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi and comprises Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice Shahid Waheed.

The panel will interview the candidates nominated by the chief secretaries of the provinces.

Similarly, the committee for selection of the JCP secretary consists of Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and the AGP.

A committee comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, and the AGP will interview candidates for the position of the SJC secretary.

These committees will interview the candidates, including serving and retired district and sessions judges, nominated by the chief justices of the five high courts and chief secretaries of the provinces.

The purpose of forming these committees is "to uphold transparency and meritocracy in appointments".

According to the statement, CJ Afridi has undertaken transformative reforms to modernize the judiciary and establish it as a model institution that upholds fairness, transparency, and accessibility to meet standards for judicial excellence and ensuring that the justice system remains citizen-focused and responsive to the litigants needs.

"Advanced information technology systems have been integrated to enhance judicial efficiency, including the e-Affidavit system, which streamlines filing processes, reduces delays, and ensures transparency, and a Case Management System enabling litigants and lawyers to instantly access certified case copies, eliminating traditional dispatch delays."