CJP stresses professionalism, integrity in interaction with judicial officers

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Jun, 2026) Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday underscored the importance of continuous professional development, integrity and impartiality in the administration of justice during an interaction with a delegation of Civil Judges from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa undergoing training here at the Federal Judicial academy (FJA).

The delegation, currently participating in in-service pre-promotion training under the Professional Exchange Programme, called on the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court of Pakistan as part of a study tour, according to an official statement.

The meeting was attended by the Director General of the Federal Judicial Academy, the Director of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy, the Director General (Reforms) of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and the Secretary of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan.

During the interactive session, the Chief Justice highlighted the evolving nature of judicial responsibilities and emphasized the vital role of judicial academies in enhancing professional capacity, promoting consistency in decision-making and strengthening public confidence in the justice system.

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He observed that the administration of justice required not only sound legal knowledge but also integrity, impartiality and judicial temperament. Judicial officers, he said, must remain mindful of their constitutional responsibilities and strive to ensure that justice is delivered fairly, expeditiously and in accordance with the law.

Justice Afridi encouraged the participants to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, independence and ethical conduct, noting that the credibility and effectiveness of the justice system depended significantly on the competence, integrity and commitment of judicial officers.

The visit concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, followed by the exchange of souvenirs as a gesture of institutional goodwill.