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CJ Yahya Afridi: Justice Key to Global Peace, Vows Reforms & Lawyer Support
On Intl Justice Day, CJ Yahya Afridi calls justice a shared duty beyond borders, urges rule of law to tackle terrorism, trafficking, and climate crisis. Announces lawyer training & support during Quetta SC visit.
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by News Desk
2025-07-17
CJ Yahya Afridi: Justice Key to Global Peace, Vows Reforms & Lawyer Support

On the occasion of International Justice Day, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to justice, equality, and the rule of law, calling it the only viable path to global peace and sustainable human rights.

“Justice is not the responsibility of any single institution or individual; it is a collective duty of humanity,” the Chief Justice stated in his message. “Its scope is beyond borders and it is the foundation of peace and the protection of human rights.”

CJ Afridi emphasized that the solution to major global issues—terrorism, human trafficking, and environmental degradation—lies in the effective implementation of judicial systems. He reiterated the Pakistani judiciary’s support for international efforts towards justice and legal cooperation.

Quetta Visit: Focus on Legal Reforms and Bar Support

Meanwhile, the Chief Justice paid a visit to the Supreme Court Branch Registry in Quetta, where he held an important meeting with representatives of Bar Councils to address lawyers' concerns and development suggestions.

He was accompanied by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel, Justice Musarrat Hilali, and Justice Shakeel Ahmed during the visit.

During his interaction, Chief Justice Afridi:

  • Announced a special training program for women lawyers from Quetta and Makran, to be held at the Federal Judicial Academy, Islamabad.
  • Promised two batches of lawyer training programs to enhance professional legal skills.
  • Allocated dedicated space for a Bar Room at the Quetta Supreme Court Branch Registry.
  • Approved a facilitation center for the legal community and litigants to streamline access to judicial services.

Highlighting the partnership between the bench and bar, Afridi reaffirmed his resolve to strengthen legal education, improve judicial access, and prioritize the needs of underprivileged communities.

“Judicial reforms and becoming the voice of the deprived are our top priorities,” he said. He also fondly referred to Quetta as his second home, expressing deep respect for the city’s legal fraternity.

The visit marks another step in Afridi’s broader agenda of making justice more inclusive, accessible, and responsive across Pakistan.
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