Muhammad Aamir Baloch
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has released a statement regarding a meeting between the Chief Justice of Pakistan and a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Joel Turkewitz.
According to the statement, the Chief Justice welcomed the IMF delegation and briefed them on the ongoing efforts to enhance judicial performance. The Chief Justice emphasized that the judiciary in Pakistan is independent and that protecting this independence is his responsibility.
The meeting also discussed the role of the judiciary in promoting legal and institutional stability, as well as the importance of a strong and fair accountability process in maintaining the integrity and independence of the judiciary. The IMF delegation acknowledged the judiciary’s role in promoting stability and expressed appreciation for the ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening governance and accountability.
Other attendees at the meeting included the Registrar, Secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council, Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, Secretary of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, and the Director of the Federal Judicial Academy. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chief Justice presented the delegation with a souvenir, and the delegation expressed gratitude to the Chief Justice.
