The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, chaired the fifth interactive session on Tuesday at the Supreme Court of Pakistan to advance his vision for a citizen-centric justice system.

The session convened senior officials, stakeholders, and officers of the Supreme Court to evaluate the progress of comprehensive judicial reforms aimed at enhancing service delivery and expanding access to justice nationwide.

The meeting was attended by the Supreme Court’s top-ranking officials, including the Registrar and representatives from Federal Judicial Academy and the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP).

The Chief Justice was apprised of substantial headway on the Court’s ambitious reform agenda. Out of 89 identified initiatives, 26 have been successfully completed, reflecting concrete advancements in key areas. Another 44 are underway, while 14 are scheduled to begin shortly.

These milestones underscore the judiciary’s steadfast commitment to modernising its operations and improving efficiency in justice delivery.

The Chief Justice was further informed of a notable reduction in case pendency as a direct result of these initiatives, marking a significant step towards timely resolution of cases.

While reviewing performance in critical areas such as case categorisation, document scanning, and the Case Management System, he expressed concern over delays—particularly in the categorisation of cases—and directed all concerned departments to expedite completion of these tasks before the next review meeting. Such progress, he emphasised, is essential for sustaining public confidence and ensuring that reforms remain aligned with the needs and expectations of litigants.

Reaffirming the judiciary’s resolve to place litigants at the heart of all reforms, Chief Justice Afridi underscored that the delivery of timely and effective justice is not only a constitutional obligation but also a moral imperative.