Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi chaired the fifth interactive session on judicial reforms on Tuesday, assessing progress on a range of initiatives aimed at modernising the judicial system and improving public access to justice.

The meeting, held with senior Supreme Court officials, legal experts, representatives from the Federal Judicial Academy, and members of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), served as a key milestone in tracking reform implementation and addressing systemic bottlenecks.

According to an official briefing, of the 89 reform proposals identified, 26 have been fully executed. Work is ongoing on 84 measures, and 14 additional initiatives are slated to begin in the near future.

While acknowledging the overall progress, Chief Justice Afridi voiced frustration over persistent delays in one critical area: the digital classification and scanning of case files. He stressed that this backlog must be cleared before the next review meeting, as the digitisation of case data is a cornerstone of the broader reform strategy.

“The reform agenda has already contributed to a noticeable reduction in pending cases across the judicial system,” the statement noted, though it did not provide exact figures.

Throughout the session, participants reaffirmed their commitment to transparency, citizen-focused reforms, and timely justice. These principles, it was agreed, should continue guiding the reform roadmap.

CJP Afridi praised the dedication of the judicial and technical teams leading the reform drive, urging them to maintain momentum. “Transforming the justice system requires consistency and sustained effort,” he remarked, underscoring the importance of long-term dedication over short-term gains.

The session closed with a renewed focus on removing procedural inefficiencies and accelerating the shift toward a more efficient, digitised judiciary — one capable of serving the needs of all citizens more effectively.