The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Tuesday received Mr. Mohammed Yahya, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, on his farewell call at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, marking the successful conclusion of his tenure.
SCP acknowledges UN partnership in advancing justice sector reforms
ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP):The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Tuesday received Mr. Mohammed Yahya, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, on his farewell call at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, marking the successful conclusion of his tenure.
The meeting underscored the enduring partnership between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the United Nations in advancing judicial reform, strengthening the rule of law, and promoting equitable access to justice.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan appreciated Mr. Yahya’s constructive engagement with Pakistan’s justice sector and acknowledged the United Nations’ continued support for initiatives aimed at strengthening access to justice, institutional capacity, and the rule of law.
He commended the spirit of partnership that has characterized the collaboration between the United Nations and the judiciary during Mr. Yahya’s tenure.
The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress achieved through joint engagement in areas of mutual interest, including judicial reform, gender-responsive justice, legal empowerment, and institutional capacity building.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of sustained cooperation in advancing a people-centred, inclusive, and responsive justice system aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Chief Justice also briefed the Resident Coordinator on the judiciary’s ongoing reform agenda focused on improving accessibility, efficiency, transparency, and public confidence in the administration of justice through technology-driven innovation, institutional strengthening, and enhanced service delivery.
Expressing his gratitude for the warm cooperation extended during his tenure, Mr. Mohammed Yahya appreciated the commitment of the leadership of the judiciary to advancing meaningful reforms.
He acknowledged the significant progress being made to improve justice delivery and reiterated the United Nations’ continued support for Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law and access to justice.
The Chief Justice presented a souvenir to Mr. Yahya as a gesture of goodwill. He also conveyed his best wishes for Mr. Yahya’s future assignments and expressed confidence that the strong partnership between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the United Nations would continue to grow in the years ahead.
