Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi has pledged the judiciary’s support for stronger human rights safeguards during a meeting with National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) Chairperson Rabiya Javeri Agha at the Supreme Court.
The discussion centered on improving collaboration between the judicial system and human rights organizations to ensure access to justice for all, particularly vulnerable populations. Justice Afridi praised the NCHR”s work in identifying human rights issues.
Agha briefed the CJP on the Commission’s current projects, policy recommendations, and monitoring systems for fundamental rights. She presented significant discoveries from recent studies, emphasizing the court’s role in upholding human dignity and the rule of law.
Both parties stressed the need for better interagency coordination to address weaknesses in the human rights system. The CJP reaffirmed the judiciary’s dedication to constitutional principles, due process, and protecting citizens’ fundamental freedoms. The meeting ended with a mutual commitment to foster a more equitable and rightsrespecting society.