Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi today received United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Mohammed Yahya on his farewell call at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, marking the successful conclusion of his tenure. The meeting underscored the enduring partnership between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the United Nations in advancing judicial reform, strengthening the rule of law, and promoting equitable access to justice.
The Chief Justice appreciated Yahya’s constructive engagement with Pakistan’s justice sector and acknowledged the United Nations’ continued support for initiatives aimed at strengthening access to justice, institutional capacity, and the rule of law. He commended the spirit of partnership that had characterised the collaboration between the United Nations and the judiciary during Yahya’s tenure.
The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress achieved through joint engagement in areas of mutual interest, including judicial reform, gender-responsive justice, legal empowerment, and institutional capacity building. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of sustained cooperation in advancing a people-centred, inclusive, and responsive justice system aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Chief Justice also briefed the Resident Coordinator on the judiciary’s ongoing reform agenda, which focuses on improving accessibility, efficiency, transparency, and public confidence in the administration of justice through technology-driven innovation, institutional strengthening, and enhanced service delivery.
Expressing his gratitude for the warm cooperation extended during his tenure, Yahya appreciated the judiciary’s commitment to advancing meaningful reforms. He acknowledged the significant progress being made to improve justice delivery and reiterated the United Nations’ continued support for Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law and expand access to justice.
The Chief Justice presented a souvenir to Yahya as a gesture of goodwill. He also conveyed his best wishes for Mr. Yahya’s future assignments and expressed confidence that the strong partnership between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the United Nations would continue to grow in the years ahead.