He asked them to set high example of honesty and decide cases expeditiously, thereby establishing the writ of law in the country.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan was addressing the Judges of High Court of Balochistan as well as District Courts and Special Courts in Quetta.
The meeting had been convened in the High Court of Balochistan, enabling the Chief Justice of Pakistan to interact with the Judges to get an update on the operation of National Judicial Policy, during his brief visit to the Provincial Capital.
Besides, the Chief Justice and Judges of High Court of Balochistan, the Judges of Subordinate Courts as well as Special Courts attended the function.
The Chief Justice appreciated the performance of District Judiciary in achieving the targets, set in the National Judicial Policy and deciding all old cases pending for many years.
The Chief Justice laid stress on ending corruption from the courts and asked the Judges to keep a close eye on the staff as well to check corruption and other malpractices, so as to provide inexpensive and easy access to justice to the litigants.
He appreciated the fact that due to the efforts of the Chief Justice of High Court of Balochistan, there has been an increase in the salary package of Judicial Officers and added that free of financial worries, they would be able to work hard and serve selflessly.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan laid stress on judicial independence and impartiality and stated that this could be achieved only through setting personal examples of honesty, independence and impartiality, by deciding cases on the sole consideration of law and facts of the case.
He said that the Judges must give hearing to the evidence produced by parties and arguments advanced by lawyers of both sides and then decide the matter in accordance with law and to the fullest satisfaction of their conscience.
He said the Bar is an integral part of the Judicial Administration and the lawyers have contributed a great deal to the maintenance of rule of law and supremacy of the Constitution in the country, and therefore, the Judges should accord them due respect and hear their arguments, and thereafter decide cases on merit.
He also stressed the need for greater interaction among judiciary at all levels of judicial hierarchy, so as to discuss issues and resolve problems, if any.
He said that the District Judiciary is the backbone of judicial system as bulk of the cases are pending there, thus large number of litigant parties approach District Judiciary for settlement of their disputes and redressal of their grievances.
Earlier, the Chief Justice, High Court of Balochistan welcomed the Chief Justice of Pakistan and appreciated the fact that despite his busy schedule, he was able to make out time for interaction with the Judges of High Court as well as District Judiciary. He stated that it has been his earnest desire to provide conducive working environment to courts, so that justice is served.
He said that he is working to provide necessary amenities and comforts o the litigant parties as well as lawyers. He further stated that the judiciary is striving to achieve the high standards fixed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan through his personal example of independence and seeking to establish the rule of law in society, which inspires others to follow in his footsteps.
The Judicial Officers raised certain issues, such as lack of security in court premises, their service career prospects, availability of transport facility etc.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, while appreciating the dedicated efforts of the Chief Justice, High Court of Balochistan, said that he is an energetic Chief Justice and will look into these issues for an early resolution, so that the Judges could work with a peace of mind and are able to serve with zeal and dedication.