CJP opens ‘Judicial Year 2026-27’ with renewed focus on improved services
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi stated that, in taxation matters, the court decided 691 cases between 2011 and 2021, while 1,044 cases remained pending, including 876 cases, instituted during 2025 and 2026. The CJP said this while addressing the New Judicial Year 2026-27 ceremony, held in Courtroom No 1 of the Supreme Court in Islamabad on Monday. The Supreme Court of…
Islamabad, Pakistan: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi inaugurated the 2026-27 judicial year on Monday at the Supreme Court, pledging to prioritize speedier justice, enhanced case management, improved services, and measurable reform. Addressing 4,302 pending cases, he reported significant progress in death sentence appeals, bail applications, and family disputes, with only a small fraction remaining.
The CJP also emphasized mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, suggesting that not every dispute necessitates a court judgment. Reviewing institutional reform, he highlighted the establishment of the Public Facilitation Centre, digital communication, structured feedback, and enhanced facilities for litigants, overseas Pakistanis, and media.
The Chief Justice stressed the importance of close coordination among the Court Office, Bench, and Bar, and called for continued efforts to ensure timely and effective justice. International judicial cooperation was also underscored, with agreements in place with China, Turkey, Korea, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, the UK, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States.
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