CJP stresses harmony among state organs

Reaffirms resolve to introduce reforms in judiciary

ISLAMABAD:

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has laid emphasis on the complementary roles of the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary in the state to ensure constitutional governance and to uphold the rule of law.

According to an official statement, a delegation of 136 probationary officers undergoing the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP) at Lahore's Civil Services Academy (CSA) called on the CJP on Friday in the Supreme Court as part of mandatory exposure visits to state institutions.

The delegation led by CAS Director General Farhan Aziz Khawaja also included the academy's faculty members. During his interaction with the officers, the statement said, CJP Afridi emphasized the importance of constitutional governance, institutional harmony, and public service ethics.

He also highlighted the salient features of Pakistan's parliamentary democracy and the trichotomy of powers and the complementary roles of the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.

Referring to institutional coordination and reform, the CJP underscored the role of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) as a collective forum for justice sector policy decisions.

The delegation was informed that by August 2026, courts across the country are planned to be equipped with solar energy systems, e-libraries, clean drinking water facilities, and women-centric infrastructure through funding from the Access to Justice Development Fund.

The probationary officers were also briefed on ongoing reforms at the Supreme Court, including the introduction of e-filing, online issuance of certified copies, and the establishment of a Public Facilitation Centre operating on a one-window model to enhance efficiency and public convenience.

Drawing on his visits to remote and underserved districts, the chief justice stressed the values of patience, empathy, and respectful engagement with citizens.

He advised the probationary officers to uphold integrity, fairness, and legality throughout their public service careers, observing that responsive governance begins with respect for the law and the people it serves.

In a message to the nation on the eve of the New Year, CJP Yahya Afridi had noted that justice must be accessible in practice, not merely in principle. (WITH INPUT FROM NEWS DESK)