Islamabad (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – March 5, 2026) Chief Justice Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday stressed that effective delivery of justice in the country depends on fair, objective and professional investigation conducted by the police.
He expressed these views while interacting with a delegation of 42 probationary officers of the Pakistan Police Service belonging to the 52nd Joint Training Program of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Officers who are currently attending a professional exchange program in Federalism The Judicial Academy visited the Supreme Court as part of its institutional engagement with key justice sector institutions.
The delegation was headed by the Director General of the Federal Judiciary academy And Deputy Commander of the National Police Academy.
During the interactive session, the Chief Justice highlighted the key features of Pakistan’s criminal justice system and emphasized the central role of the police in ensuring professional investigation, adherence to due process and protection of citizens’ rights.
He noted that the police and the courts are an integral part of the criminal justice system, each charged with distinct but complementary responsibilities in the administration of justice.
He said that while the police conduct impartial and legal investigations, the courts decide cases on the basis of the evidence presented to them.
The Chief Justice expressed confidence that the presentation at the Federal Judicial Academy would enhance officers’ understanding of courtroom standards, evidentiary requirements and principles of fair trial, thus enhancing institutional coordination within the justice system.
He advised probationary officers to uphold integrity, fairness and fidelity to the rule of law throughout their careers. He further stressed that, as public servants, they must remain available, courteous and responsive to citizens, noting that responsive governance begins with respect for the law and the people it is supposed to protect.
At the end of the visit, souvenirs were exchanged between the participants as an institutional gesture of goodwill.