ISLAMABAD
\nChief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has said that the wellbeing of judges is fundamental to judicial independence, institutional integrity and public confidence in the rule of law, emphasizing that a strong justice system depends not only on sound laws and institutions but also on the welfare of those entrusted with administering justice.
\nIn a message issued on the International Day for Judicial Wellbeing, the chief justice said judges shoulder immense responsibility, often under demanding circumstances, and must be supported by institutions that promote professional growth, modern working environments, effective administrative systems, and a culture of respect and recognition.
\nHe said the judiciary of Pakistan remained committed to embedding these principles within its ongoing reform agenda. He noted that continued investments in digital transformation, improved court infrastructure, institutional support and judicial education reflected the judiciary\u2019s belief that strengthening judges ultimately strengthens justice itself.
\nJustice Yahya Afridi paid tribute to the dedication, integrity and resilience of judges across the country for administering justice with courage, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
\nHe paid special tribute to judges serving in remote and far-flung districts under difficult and challenging circumstances, saying their service exemplified the highest traditions of Pakistan\u2019s judiciary.
\nThe chief justice said the observance of the International Day for Judicial Wellbeing should reaffirm the commitment to a judiciary that values both excellence in adjudication and the human dimension of justice.
\nHe stressed that every judge deserves institutional support to serve with dignity, confidence and excellence, adding that strengthening judges ultimately strengthens justice itself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has said that the wellbeing of judges is fundamental to judicial independence, institutional integrity and public confidence in the rule of law, emphasizing that a strong justice system depends not only on sound laws and institutions but also on the welfare of those entrusted with administering justice. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":489808,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-558328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n