Constitutional governance: CJP stresses complementary roles of state pillars

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi said that the legislature, executive, and the judiciary play complementary roles in ensuring constitutional governance and the rule of law.

As part of mandatory exposure visits to state institutions, a delegation of 136 Probationary Officers, currently undergoing 53rd Common Training Program (CTP) at Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan on Friday at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The delegation was led by Farhan Aziz Khawaja, Director General, CSA and was accompanied by faculty members.

In an interactive session, the Chief Justice of Pakistan highlighted salient constitutional features of parliamentary democracy and tracheotomy of power.

The chief justice, referring to institutional coordination and reform, highlighted the role of the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) as a collective forum for justice sector policy decisions.

He apprised the delegation that by August 2026, courts across the country are planned to be equipped with solar energy systems, e-libraries, clean drinking water, and women-centric facilities, funded through the Access to Justice Development Fund. The delegation was also briefed on ongoing reforms at the Supreme Court, including e-filing, online issuance of certified copies, and the Public Facilitation Centre operating on a one-window model to enhance efficiency and public convenience.

Drawing from his visits to remote and underserved districts, the Chief Justice emphasized patience, empathy, and respectful engagement with citizens.

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