Islamabad
In a full court meeting of the Supreme Court of Pakistan chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, the court unanimously approved amendments to the Supreme Court Rules 2025 based on recommendations by a specially constituted committee, the Supreme Court said in an official statement.
The meeting was held in Islamabad on Friday, and the court formally adopted the updated rules. The Supreme Court emphasised that the changes will facilitate better service delivery and make justice more accessible and timely.
The committee, formed under Order I, Rule 1(4) of the Supreme Court Rules 2025, included Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, and Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi. Its mandate was to address difficulties encountered during the implementation of the rules.
The court individually appreciated each committee member for their diligent efforts, which included a detailed review of the Supreme Court Rules 1980, preparation of the draft Supreme Court Rules 2025, and examination of suggestions to resolve challenges posed by the rules.
