Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has assured taking opposition parties’ input for the judicial reform program during his meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday.
According to a press release issued by the Supreme Court, the premier visited the chief justice’s house at the invitation of the CJP Afridi.
He was accompanied by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema, and Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan. SC Registrar Muhammad Salim Khan and Secretary Law and Justice Commission Tanzeela Sabahat were also present on the occasion.
During the meeting, the chief justice shared the agenda of the upcoming meeting of the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) and sought the input of the government.
“The move is part of the chief justice’s overall reform agenda, intending a reduction in the pendency and providing speedy justice to the people of Pakistan,” it stated.
