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Judiciary Vows to Counter 'External Influence'
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, JUL 11 – NJPMC formed a specialized committee to address enforced disappearances and judicial reforms, including new performance standards and protective measures for judicial officers, announced at the 53rd meeting.
- The National Judicial Policy Making Committee addressed enforced disappearances and decided that the judiciary will not compromise on its duty to protect fundamental rights, as stated by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi.
- A dedicated committee was formed to create an institutional response to enforced disappearances, considering concerns communicated through the Attorney General for Pakistan.
- The NJPMC also instructed high courts to establish protections for judicial officers against external influence, with a reporting mechanism to be developed within 30 days.
- The committee approved various reforms, including a Commercial Litigation Corridor and the development of key performance indicators to improve judicial consistency.
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Judiciary vows to counter 'external influence'
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