Forwarded Imran Khan’s letter to constitutional committee: CJP

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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi said on Tuesday that Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek -e -Justice (PTI), filed a request regarding Article 184 (3) of the Constitution, therefore, so, The matter was cited. The committee and its constitutional bench will be dealt with.

The Chief Justice said this while talking to reporters in the federal capital city. He remarked, “I have asked the committee to review and decide the letter.”

He explained, “This letter has been sent to the Constitutional Committee of the Judges, which will decide during the process. Since the matter is related to Article 184 (3), it has to be resolved through a constitutional bench.”

He revealed that the decision to send the PTI founder’s letter to the committee was made a day earlier.

His interaction with the media man came after an hour meeting between the CJP and a six -member delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice informed the IMF delegation of judicial reforms

During the meeting, the Chief Justice told the IMF delegation about Pakistan’s judicial system and ongoing reforms. The debate also covered the appointment of judges and constitutional amendments.

Informing Chief Justice Afridi, reporters, said that he told the IMF delegation that the judiciary works freely under the constitution. He added that providing all the details to the IMF was not the role of the judiciary.

“I informed the delegation about the agenda of the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC). The supervision of the subordinate courts is under the jurisdiction of the High Courts.

He said that the delegation expressed interest in implementing the rights of the contracts and property, to which I replied that reforms were underway.

According to Chief Justice Afridi, the IMF delegation was informed about judicial reforms and national judicial policy.

“The delegation provided suggestions on protecting property rights. I assured them that we would consider their recommendations. He added that special benches will be set up in the high courts to speed up the hearing.

The Chief Justice further revealed that the IMF delegation emphasized the need for protection of foreign investment in Pakistan. In response, he said: “We will need artificial intelligence (AI) for the performance of the judiciary.”

The Chief Justice emphasized the importance of transparency in connection with the IMF delegation’s visit to the Supreme Court and said that the people have the right to know the facts.

CJP Afridi revealed that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had sent him a letter in which he was informed about the IMF’s concerns.

In response, he conveyed a message to the Prime Minister by the Attorney General, stating that he would not respond to the letter in writing. Instead, he invited the Prime Minister to visit the court along with the delegation.

Chief Justice IHC invites judges

Chief Justice Afridi further revealed that six judges of the Islamabad High Court who wrote a letter regarding interference in judicial affairs were invited to his residence after taking oath.

He added that the issue of interference is always the first item of the agenda at the meeting of every Supreme Judicial Council.

Addressing the concerns over the practice of writing a letter, the Chief Justice remarked that such habits would improve over time. He noted that the judges who wrote the recent letter should have used patience before raising their concerns.

“We need to solve the problems instead of mixing the problems,” he said, adding that confidence in the system is very important.

The Chief Justice announced that from next week, two permanent benches will hear the criminal cases. In addition, he confirmed that death sentences were being scheduled for sharp hearings.

He explained, “When new judges are appointed, the cases will be decided only for hearing.

Talking about judicial appointments, Chief Justice Afridi revealed that he invited the High Court judges to his residence on October 26 after taking oath.

Meanwhile, the Chief Justice announced that a meeting of the judicial policy -making committee is being summoned to discuss judicial reforms.

He confirmed his commitment to carry out responsibilities within his authority, dismissing the allegations of “court packing” as baseless.

He emphasized, “The transfer of judges from the high courts and their sanitation are two separate cases and should not be confused.”

Considering the recent letter written by the four judges, he was surprised that he was broadcast on television even before it was opened.

He remarked, “I fail to understand why they don’t wait and instead go into panic mode.” He added that he always raises the voice of his concerns on the appropriate forum and time.

In addition, he highlighted the role of Justice Miangol Hassan Aurangzeb and said that he was appointed as an acting judge because of his expertise in tax matters.

The Chief Justice expressed his intention to bring Justice Aurangzeb to the Supreme Court and said that his name would be re -considered in the next Judicial Commission meeting.

‘Everything will be fine’

On the proceedings of the Judicial Commission, he reiterated that he had already expressed his opinion at the meeting and acknowledged that the judicial review could be applied to his position.

He reminded that during the commission meeting, a Chief Justice remarked that other members had nominated even more appropriate candidates.

“If there was no boycott yesterday, another qualified judge could be appointed in the Supreme Court,” he added.

In addition, he said: “I expect the National Judicial Committee’s agenda to be finalized tomorrow,” he added, adding that opposition leader Omar Ayub also asked for suggestions. Wait

He emphasized that both the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have been summoned on issues related to justice to the input.

When asked about internal judicial differences, the Chief Justice remarked that the previous process between the judges remained intact, and it would take time to change.

He assured that “everything will gradually be corrected.” He highlighted the recent changes within the JCP, saying that any member can now suggest a name for consideration. He remarked, “The best judges are being brought.

Chief Justice Afridi confirmed his belief in allowing the judicial system to work without interruption. “I have asked my fellow judges to allow the system to run easily instead of interrupting it,” he said.