CJP Vows to Expand Access to Justice to Remote Areas

Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has reaffirmed his commitment to extend access to justice across the country’s most remote regions. He was speaking to Judicial Officers and Members of the Bar in Booni, located in the upper Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to Radio Pakistan, Justice Afridi underscored integrity, mutual respect, and accountability as essential pillars of judicial independence and assured full institutional support for strengthening the district judiciary. Highlighting ongoing reforms, the Chief Justice announced a significant allocation of over three point three billion rupees. These funds, sourced from the Access to Justice Development Fund and grants from the Federal Government, are earmarked for upgrading court infrastructure and public facilities by August 2026.

Justice Afridi also mentioned that measures are underway to establish systems for the performance evaluation of judges. This initiative is being developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accountability of the judicial system in the country.