Islamabad: A delegation of 42 Probationary Officers of the Police Service of Pakistan (52nd Common Training Programme), currently attending the Professional Exchange Programme at the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA), called on Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Khan Afridi at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday as part of their institutional engagement with key justice sector institutions. The delegation was jointly led by the Director General, Federal Judicial Academy, and the Deputy Commandant, National Police Academy.
During the interactive session, the Chief Justice highlighted the key features of Pakistan's criminal justice system and underscored the central role of the police in ensuring professional investigation, adherence to lawful procedures, and the protection of citizens' rights. Chief justice of Pakistan observed that the police and the courts are integral components of the criminal justice system, each entrusted with distinct yet complementary responsibilities in the administration of justice.
The Chief Justice emphasized that while the police are responsible for impartial and lawful investigation, the courts adjudicate matters on the basis of the evidence placed before them. Effective justice delivery, he noted, depends fundamentally on fair, objective, and professional investigation.
Chief justice of Pakistan expressed confidence that the exposure provided at the Federal Judicial Academy would enhance the officers' understanding of courtroom standards, evidentiary requirements, and fair trial principles, thereby strengthening institutional coordination within the justice system.
The probationary officers were advised to uphold integrity, fairness, and fidelity to the rule of law throughout their careers. Chief justice emphasized that, as public servants, they must remain accessible, courteous, and responsive to the citizens they serve, observing that responsive governance begins with respect for the law and the people it is meant to protect. The visit concluded with the exchange of souvenirs as a gesture of institutional goodwill.