ISLAMABAD – Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday said the police and the courts are complementary pillars of the criminal justice system, stressing that effective justice delivery fundamentally depends on fair, objective and professional investigation conducted by police.
A delegation of 42 probationary officers of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) from the 52nd Common Training Programme (CTP), currently attending a Professional Exchange Programme at the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA), called on the chief justice at the Supreme Court of Pakistan as part of their institutional engagement with key justice sector institutions. The delegation was jointly led by the DG of the Federal Judicial Academy and the Deputy Commandant of the NPA. The CJP highlighted key features of Pakistan’s criminal justice system and underscored the central role of police in ensuring professional investigation, adherence to lawful procedures and protection of citizens’ rights.
Justice Afridi observed that while the police are responsible for impartial and lawful investigation, the courts adjudicate matters on the basis of the evidence placed before them. He 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 chief justice advised the probationary officers to uphold integrity, fairness and fidelity to the rule of law throughout their careers. He emphasized that, as public servants, they must remain accessible, courteous and responsive to the citizens they serve. The visit concluded with the exchange of souvenirs as a gesture of institutional goodwill.
