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The EU delegation commends judicial reforms and actions pertaining to the rule of law.
A European Union (EU) delegation, headed by Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis, met with Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday to discuss judicial reforms, the rule of law, gender-responsive justice, and institutional stability.
The visiting delegation comprised Head of Cooperation Jeroen Willems, Head of Political Section Piotr Buszta, Governance and Human Capital Development Expert Sebastien Lorion, and Development Adviser (Rule of Law) Una Kelly. The conference was attended by Nazia Sheikh, Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with senior officials from the Supreme Court and the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, according to a news release from the Supreme Court.
In the discussion, the chief justice informed the group about current judicial reform initiatives designed to enhance institutional performance via citizen-focused and technology-driven strategies. He emphasized measures implemented to enhance the transparency, accessibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the justice system for litigants.
The chief justice apprised the delegation on measures advancing alternative dispute resolution procedures, especially in commercial and high-stakes revenue issues, to diminish litigation and bolster investor confidence.
The delegation received additional information regarding the Gender-Responsive Justice Initiative (GRJI) 2026-27, which proposed the creation of Women Facilitation Centers in judicial complexes nationwide to offer secure and accessible support services for women litigants.
The discourse also addressed institutional processes concerning enforced disappearances and methods to protect judicial independence within the constitutional framework. The EU delegation commended the judiciary’s initiatives to enhance openness, accountability, judicial efficiency, and technology-driven governance. The delegation specifically endorsed measures pertaining to mediation, arbitration, gender-responsive justice, and citizen-centric service delivery.
Both parties reiterated their dedication to advancing the rule of law, safeguarding human rights, enhancing judicial efficiency, and fostering inclusive governance as vital for sustained economic and social growth. They also concurred to maintain collaboration under the Supreme Court’s reform initiative and the European Union’s forthcoming programs related to the rule of law, jail assistance, and commercial dispute resolution.
At the meeting’s conclusion, the chief justice bestowed a keepsake upon the delegation as a gesture of goodwill.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started on a bullish note on Tuesday as the benchmark index regained the 179,000-point level in early trade.
Market statistics showed the KSE-100 Index jumped over 900 points in early trade to 179,405 points.
Market observers said the move was buoyed by restored investor confidence after last session’s turmoil.
The index had closed lower on the last trading day, down 450 points to 178,471 points.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a comeback in market confidence as trading started for the second business day of the week with early gains.
KARACHI: The former director of the Karachi BRT Yellow Line project, Zameer Abbasi, was detained on Monday over financial violations.
Details said that Anti-Corruption Establishment Karachi has detained Zameer Abbasi from Lahore in an intelligence-based operation.
Anti-corruption officials said a complaint was lodged against him on June 10. They added that efforts were being made to shift him from Lahore to Karachi.
It is worth mentioning here that allegations have been made against the project director of illegally releasing over Rs 7 billion to contractors and this led to the inquiry and his detention.
— Security forces stopped a major terrorist conspiracy in Balochistan’s Panjgur district in a timely and information based response, security sources said.
The operation was undertaken in the Jirak area on the basis of secret information and a considerable quantity of weapons and communication equipment was recovered, security sources said. During the operation, the police seized 4 rocket fuses and many improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from a vehicle.
Security officials stated the explosive supplies were intended to be used in a possible large-scale terrorist attack, which was being prepared in the region.
They noted that the prompt and professional action by the security forces had prevented serious destruction and protected the area from a possible catastrophe.
This successful operation is a clear sign that the security forces are still a formidable barrier against the anti-peace groups in Balochistan, claimed the security forces.
PSX starts on a positive note, KSE-100 index reclaims 179,000 mark
Former Karachi BRT Yellow Line project director Zameer Abbasi detained.
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