Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi said on Wednesday that ensuring justice for the people is a top priority, and addressing public grievances is their foremost concern.
While addressing the Peshawar High Court Bar, Chief Justice Afridi congratulated the newly elected cabinet and emphasised that the bar and bench cannot be separated.
He said that every step they take will be in the interest of upholding the rule of law. “Do not forget your seniors,” he advised, urging young lawyers to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors. He encouraged the youth to step forward and support development projects, adding that the Bar Association should back such initiatives as they benefit everyone. He also announced the construction of a new judicial complex in Peshawar.
Justice Afridi reiterated that resolving public complaints remains the judiciary’s first priority. He paid tribute to senior lawyers, including Abdul Latif Afridi and Barrister Zahoor ul Haq, acknowledging their leadership and contributions.
He added that measures are being taken to provide facilities to lawyers and judges, and he is fully aware of the challenges faced by the lower judiciary. “We will deliver justice to the people,” he affirmed.
