ISLAMABAD, January 29: The Chief Justice of Pakistan engaged with delegations from the District Bar Associations of Mansehra and Kohat on Thursday as part of ongoing consultations aimed at advancing judicial reforms and enhancing access to justice.
At the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Chief Justice discussed initiatives focused on citizen-centric justice. He informed the delegations about his visits to remote areas to identify gaps in the timely disbursement of funds under the Access to Justice Fund Program.
To enhance service delivery and address challenges, Resident Additional Secretaries have been appointed in various provinces, focusing on projects such as solarization, establishment of e-libraries, women facilitation centres, and provision of clean drinking water.
The Chief Justice also shared progress on judicial reforms aimed at strengthening court infrastructure and improving public access to justice, with key initiatives expected to be completed by August 2026.
The Kohat Bar delegation highlighted the importance of capacity building for young lawyers and welcomed the extension of e-library and clean drinking water facilities to their Bar.
In response, the Chief Justice highlighted Continuing Legal Education programs offered by the Federal Judicial Academy, encouraging young lawyers to take advantage of the training opportunities, with the academy’s training calendar available on its official platform.
Meanwhile, the Mansehra Bar delegation raised concerns about infrastructure and water availability at the Judicial Complex in their district.
Addressing these concerns, the Chief Justice instructed the relevant Resident Additional Secretary to visit the site and ensure swift resolution of these issues.
This engagement underscores the judiciary’s commitment to sustainable reforms, improved legal services, and stronger collaboration with the legal community.
