Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahyah Afridi meets with Mohamed Yahya, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, along with a delegation comprising Country Representatives of United Nations Development Programme, UN Women, United Nations Children’s Fund, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and UNFPA.
According to a press statement released by apex court’s public relation office, detailed discussions were held on reform in Pakistan’s justice sector and the evolving role of judicial institutions in strengthening governance, accountability, and public confidence in the rule of law.
The Chief Justice shared his perspectives on ongoing reform interventions aimed at improving access to justice, enhancing institutional efficiency, and ensuring a justice system that is responsive, inclusive, and citizen-centric.
During the course of the discussion, the Chief Justice of Pakistan underscored the close linkage between justice sector reforms and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals which call for access to justice for all, and the building of effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions. He emphasized that a strong and credible justice system is a foundational pillar for sustainable development and democratic governance.
The CJP also expressed appreciation for the constructive role played by United Nations agencies in Pakistan in supporting governance reforms and institutional strengthening. He acknowledged their contributions in areas such as rule of law development, human rights protection, gender equality, child-sensitive justice, and capacity building of justice sector institutions, noting that these efforts have meaningfully complemented national reform initiatives. The meeting further explored potential avenues for future collaboration between the judiciary and United Nations organizations, including technical assistance, judicial education and training, data-driven and evidence-based reform initiatives, policy support, and the sharing of international best practices.