Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, on Tuesday welcomed Mohammad Naciri, Chief of Staff, UN Women, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. He was accompanied by Jamshed M. Kazi, Country Representative, and Ms. Fahmida Iqbal Khan, Deputy Country Representative, UN Women Pakistan.
The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and UN Women in advancing gender-responsive justice, strengthening institutional capacity, and improving access to justice, particularly for women and other vulnerable segments of society.
The Chief Justice briefed the delegation on the judiciary's ongoing reform agenda aimed at building a citizen-centric, technology-enabled, transparent, and efficient justice system. His Lordship highlighted the Gender-Responsive Justice Initiative (GRJI) 2026-27, under which Women Facilitation Centres are being established to provide integrated support services under one roof for women litigants and court users. The delegation was also apprised of broader reforms focused on improving accessibility, efficiency, transparency, and public confidence in the administration of justice through institutional modernization and technology-enabled service delivery.
The Chief Justice also discussed support for the use of AI in case management for an effective justice system. The Chief of Staff, UN Women, assured support to extend technical assistance for gender responsive AI case management.
Mohammad Naciri appreciated the judiciary's commitment to advancing gender-responsive justice and welcomed the establishment of Women Facilitation Centres as a significant institutional initiative. He observed that institutional and practical barriers often discourage women from seeking legal remedies and noted that the provision of integrated support services under one roof would substantially improve women's access to justice and facilitate the effective realization of their legal rights.
Mohammad Naciri reaffirmed UN Women's continued commitment to supporting Pakistan's justice sector in advancing gender-responsive reforms, strengthening institutional capacity, and expanding women's access to justice. Both sides expressed confidence that continued collaboration would further promote inclusive justice, women's empowerment, and the rule of law in line with the International Standards.
The Chief Justice presented a souvenir to Mohammad Naciri as a gesture of goodwill. The meeting concluded in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the shared commitment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and UN Women to strengthening cooperation in support of an inclusive, accessible, and people-centered justice system.
Meanwhile a delegation of the Istanbul Bar Association, currently visiting Pakistan on the invitation of the Pakistan Bar Council, called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday. The delegation was accompanied by Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, Ambassador of the Republic of Trkiye to Pakistan, and Peer Muhammad Masood Chishti, Vice Chairman, Pakistan Bar Council.
Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Justice underscored the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Trkiye, founded on shared history, mutual respect, and enduring cooperation. His Lordship observed that Pakistan has greatly benefited from Trkiye's experience in judicial administration and legal reforms, and welcomed the growing collaboration between the legal communities of the two countries. He noted with satisfaction that, alongside judicial cooperation, such professional exchanges at the Bar level would further strengthen institutional ties and foster greater mutual understanding.
The delegation appreciated the warm hospitality extended by the Supreme Court of Pakistan and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting closer engagement between the Bars of Pakistan and Trkiye through the exchange of knowledge, professional expertise, and best practices. The Chief Justice assured the delegation of the Supreme Court's full institutional support for initiatives aimed at strengthening legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on matters of mutual interest, reaffirming the shared commitment of Pakistan and Trkiye to continued institutional collaboration, professional capacity-building, and the promotion of the rule of law through sustained engagement and mutual learning.