Model court to be set up in Booni:CJ

CHITRAL: Chief Justice Peshawar High Court (PHC) Justice Yahya Afridi here on Thursday said both the bench and bar were responsible in front of Allah Almighty for their obligations regarding ensuring justice to the masses. The two, he added, can ensure rule of law and speedy justice in society by working together. He stated this at a gathering organized by the district bar association Chitral. Justice Afridi said revolutionary steps had been taken in order to remove all impediments for ensuring speedy justice, especially in remote areas such as Chitral. These steps included the development of infrastructure and appointment of more judges. The chief justice also announced to open a model court in Booni, the headquarters of the Mastuj subdivision. Speaking on the occasion, District and Sessions Judge Sofia Waqar Khattak and District Bar Association president Sajidullah highlighted different issues faced by the judiciary in Chitral.–Nazir Hussain

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