SCBA, IMF discuss strategies to foster good governance in meeting
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Representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Team of Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) met with members of the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP) on Friday and the government. The departments discussed the shortcomings of the judiciary and the fight against corruption.
The SCBAP team was headed by its chairman, Mian Mohammad Rauf Atta. The GCDA is currently in Pakistan to review the judicial framework as part of the current $ 7 Billion Extension Fund Facility (EFF).
Earlier, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said in a statement that the IMF’s technical mission team was visiting Pakistan for diagnostic diagnosis of rule and corruption and saw six key departments and institutions related to governance. Will
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.
‘Judicial shortcomings’
During today’s meeting, the chairman of the Bar Association removed the shortage of possible measures such as the shortage of judicial system, such as the lack of judges, the incompetence within the departments and the burden on the courts (ADR).
The statement further said that the SCBAP and the IMF team discussed various strategies to tackle corruption in government departments for the implementation of good governance and legal reforms, which resulted in judicial rating. Will benefit.
The meeting was accompanied by Rauf Atta Member Pakistan Bar Council Hassan Raza Pasha, Additional Secretary SCBAP Mohammad Aurangzeb Khan and President High Court Bar Association Balochistan, Mir Attaullah Langovo.
The President emphasized the need for measures to eliminate financial crimes to promote the economy and said that there is already an accountable and beneficial system within the judicial system where the Supreme Court Council complaints against the judges of the Supreme Court. Monitoring.
The SCBAP’s statement also said that the chairman of the council has termed the rule of law as “the basis of a democratic society and SCBAP’s dedication with the constitution, the supremacy of institutions, and its The resolve to support it as well.
The meeting wrapped up on a positive note in which both sides expressed thanks and wishing to meet more frequently in the future.
Meeting with the Chief Justice
Earlier, the GCDA met with the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and praised the ongoing reforms for the purpose of strengthening governance and accountability.
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 the 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 important constitutional developments related to Pakistan’s Judicial Commission and reforms, including senior level judicial appointments, judicial accountability, and JCP reorganization. –
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, “The delegation expressed interest in Pakistan’s ban on treaties and property rights, 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 higher 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.
