‘Guarded comments’: CJP Afridi briefs IMF mission on judicial reforms

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The technical mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is currently in Pakistan to review the judicial framework under a $ 7 billion agreement, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on judicial reforms. He discussed the purpose of strengthening governance and accountability.

The Finance Ministry said in a statement that the IMF’s technical mission team is visiting the country to hold governance and corruption diagnostic diagnostic diagnostic assessment (GCDA). The statement further said that it would review six key areas and institutions related to governance.

The ministry had said that the GCDA report would recommend measures to tackle corruption threats and to strengthen integrity and governance, which promoted transparency to the government, strengthening institutional capabilities and comprehensive and sustainable economic Will help bring about growth.

According to a press release issued by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the Chief Justice presented an overview of the “ongoing efforts to enhance judicial performance”.

He informed the delegation, led by Joel Trickts, that the judiciary is free in Pakistan, and being the head of this institution, it is his responsibility to protect independence.

The CJP added that the judiciary is not used for direct interaction with such missions, but since the finance division has requested, it is being intended. He also said that he would “protect his comments and ideas a lot”.

In addition, the statement said that CJP Afridi highlighted the key constitutional developments in relation to Pakistan’s Judicial Commission and reforms, including senior level judicial appointments, judicial accountability, and JCP reorganization. Yes.

He explained the qualities of connecting the judiciary and the parliamentary committee to ensure a more transparent and effective judicial election process.

Justice Affairs also said that the Supreme Court is “in the process of finalizing an important agenda for the upcoming National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) meeting in the last week of February”.

He added, “The debates during the meeting also focused on the method of judicial accountability and the method of dealing with complaints against the judges. Stressed on the importance of. “

Meanwhile, the IMF delegation acknowledged the role of the judiciary in maintaining legal and institutional stability and expressed its appreciation for the ongoing reforms to strengthen governance and accountability.

“This debate has confirmed the joint commitment to enhance judicial performance and maintain the rule of law as the basis for economic and social development,” he said.

At the end of the meeting, Chief Justice Afridi presented a memorial to the delegation as a signal of goodwill.

‘Foreign Investment Protection Protection’

Talking to journalists separately, the Chief Justice said that he informed the IMF delegation about Pakistan’s judicial system and ongoing reforms. The debate also covered the appointment of judges and constitutional amendments.

Chief Justice Afridi said that he told the IMF delegation that the judiciary works independently 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 added that the delegation expressed interest in implementing the rights of agreements and property, which I replied that reforms were underway.

According to the Chief Justice, 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.