Delegation of Punjab Bar Council calls on CJP

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP): A delegation of the Punjab Bar Council called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) at the Supreme Court on Monday as part of the Court’s continuing engagement with the legal fraternity.

The delegation was led by Khawaja Qaiser Butt, Vice Chairman, Punjab Bar Council, and comprised Fakhar Hayat Awan, Chairman, Executive Committee; Malik Ghulam Abbas Nissoana, Chairman, Publication Committee; Sardar Abdul Basit Khan Baluch, Malik Maqsood Khokhar, Rana Sir Buland Khan, Ch. Umar Mahmood, Members, Rafaqat Ali Sohal, Secretary, Punjab Bar Council; Aftab Ahmad, Section Officer; and Ghulam Raza.

The delegation appreciated the justice sector reforms being undertaken across the country, particularly the establishment of e-libraries, solarization of court complexes, and development of Women Facilitation Centres to improve accessibility and service delivery.

The Chief Justice underscored the importance of digital literacy among all justice sector stakeholders, observing that effective use of technology was essential for transitioning towards an automated, efficient, and responsive justice system aligned with the needs of litigants and the public.

His Lordship also briefed the delegation on capacity-building initiatives being undertaken through the Federal Judicial Academy and encouraged members of the legal fraternity to make effective use of the available training and professional development opportunities.

The delegation thanked the Chief Justice for the interaction and presented login credentials for the Pakistan Law site to facilitate access to digital legal resources. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on matters of professional and institutional interest, reaffirming the shared commitment of the Bench and the Bar to strengthening professional capacity, advancing technology-enabled reforms, and promoting an accessible and citizen-centric justice system.