Strength, commitment of judicial institutions: CJP briefs Balochistan lawyers

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi stated that the continued functioning of courts and delivery of justice under challenging circumstances reflects the strength and commitment of judicial institutions.

The CJP stated that while meeting a delegation of 51 members of the bars from Balochistan at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The bar members are participating in the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programme at the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA).

He appreciated the dedication and steadfastness of judicial officers and members of the legal fraternity in upholding the rule of law. The SC reaffirmed commitment to bar capacity building and technology-enabled justice.

The Chief Justice warmly welcomed the participants and appreciated the FJA’s initiative to strengthen the professional capacity of lawyers through continuing legal education. His Lordship encouraged them to pursue learning diligently, uphold professional ethics, and translate acquired knowledge into effective legal practice. Describing them as ambassadors of the FJA and the judiciary of Pakistan, he urged them to share their learning with fellow advocates and contribute towards strengthening public confidence in the justice system.

Highlighting progress in judicial infrastructure, the CJ informed the participants that solarisation, e-libraries with internet connectivity, clean drinking water and women-centric facilities had been extended to judicial complexes, including Bar Rooms, across Pakistan under the Access to Justice Development Fund.

The initiative has been substantially completed, with work remaining at only six judicial complexes due to technical issues. His Lordship encouraged the advocates to make optimal use of these facilities and benefit from the FJA’s online learning programmes and emerging technologies to enhance their professional competence.

The delegates were nominated by the Balochistan Bar Council from across the bar associations of the province, including Sohbatpur, Usta Muhammad, Pishin, Barkhan, Ziarat, Kalat, Turbat, Quetta, Noshki, KillaSaifullah, Zhob, Chaman, Khuzdar, Washuk, Loralai, Duki, Panjgur, Mastung, Basima, Jaffarabad, Sherani, Nasirabad and Sibi.

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