Chief Justice of Sindh, Zafar Ahmed Rajput, has expressed serious concern over the law and order situation in the province’s border districts, highlighting its negative impact on the provision of employment.
During a visit to Ghotki on Wednesday, he directed the District and Sessions Judge to convene a meeting with the local administration to address the growing lawlessness.
Addressing the staff shortage in the judiciary, the Chief Justice directed the immediate commencement of the recruitment process for clerks and lower-grade staff in the district’s courts, ordering it to begin within a week. He also stated that the ongoing process of appointing Judicial Magistrates would eliminate the shortage of judges across Sindh in a few months.
In a major announcement for the region’s legal infrastructure, Justice Rajput revealed a two-phase plan to upgrade facilities. The courts and bar councils of Ghotki, Mirpur Mathelo, Daharki, and Ubauro will be provided with modern amenities including e-libraries, 6-kilowatt solar power plants, water dispensers, dedicated seating areas for women, and air conditioning. This initiative is in line with the vision of the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Addressing the Ghotki District Bar Council, the Chief Justice encouraged young legal professionals to work diligently and with integrity to achieve success. He noted that newcomers to the bar have more learning opportunities than previous generations and must adapt to the demands of the modern era. “Today I am the Chief Justice of Sindh, tomorrow someone else will be; it is a continuous process that will go on,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Justice Rajput inaugurated two newly constructed court buildings and a waiting area for women. After planting a sapling on the court premises, he conducted a detailed inspection of the new buildings. District and Sessions Judge Manu Mal Khageja confirmed that the buildings will house the courts of an Additional Sessions Judge and a Judicial Magistrate. The visit also included a meeting with local judicial officers.