Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi met with a high-level delegation of United Nations (UN) officials on Monday, February 9, 2026, to discuss a roadmap for transforming Pakistan’s justice sector. The meeting focused on aligning judicial reforms with international standards to bolster public trust and institutional accountability.
The UN delegation, led by Resident Coordinator Mohamed Yahya, included representatives from UNDP, UN Women, UNICEF, UNODC, and UNFPA.
A System that Serves the Citizen
The Chief Justice outlined his vision for a justice system that is “responsive, inclusive, and citizen-centric.” Key reform priorities discussed include:
- Access to Justice: Improving legal pathways for women, children, and marginalized communities.
- Institutional Efficiency: Reducing case backlogs and leveraging data-driven technology to streamline judicial processes.
- Accountability: Strengthening governance and transparency within the courts to build public confidence in the rule of law.
THE HON’BLE CHIEF JUSTICE OF PAKISTAN CHAIRS 57th MEETING OF THE NATIONAL JUDICIAL (POLICY MAKING) COMMITTEE
Hon’ble the Chief Justice of Pakistan
chaired the 57th meeting of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee
(NJPMC), which was convened today at the pic.twitter.com/X6q7ae646G— Federal Judicial Academy, Government of Pakistan (@FJAIslamabad) February 11, 2026
Alignment with Global Goals (SDGs)
CJP Afridi emphasized the link between Pakistan’s legal reforms and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—specifically Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions. He noted that a credible justice system is a “foundational pillar” for sustainable development and democratic governance.
Areas of Future Collaboration
The meeting explored several avenues where UN agencies will provide technical and policy support to the Pakistani judiciary:
| Priority Area | Planned Intervention |
| Capacity Building | Training for judges and court staff on international best practices. |
| Technology | Implementation of IT-based case management and evidence collection. |
| Human Rights | Strengthening gender-sensitive and child-sensitive justice mechanisms. |
| Innovation | Using evidence-based research to identify and fix systemic legal bottlenecks. |
The 2026 Reform Action Plan
This meeting follows the CJP’s earlier commitment to pursue “meaningful reforms” throughout 2026. His ongoing Reform Action Plan has already seen the implementation of 30 out of 89 identified initiatives, including e-courts, QR-coded certified copies, and expanded Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs
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