ISLAMABAD: A delegation from Chitral Bar Association, led by its President Sajid Ullah, called on Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, says a press release.
The chief justice welcomed the delegation and said as part of his commitment to strengthening access to justice in remote areas, he would visit Booni Upper Chitral soon. He emphasized the essential role of both the bench and the bar in ensuring an effective dispensation of justice, adding their collaboration was fundamental to upholding the rule of law.
He reiterated that without the support and cooperation of the legal fraternity, the objective of a fair and efficient justice system cannot be fully realized.
The delegation apprised the chief justice of the challenges faced by the Chitral Bar Association and litigants and capacity-building initiatives for bar members, particularly given the geographical remoteness of the Chitral district.
The chief justice assured the delegation of his commitment in addressing their concerns under the Access to Justice program. Additionally, he instructed the Federal Judicial Academy to organize training programs for the legal practitioners of Chitral through a professional development course under the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) aimed at enhancing their legal expertise and professional growth.