Islamabad, February 2024 – A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, on a special request from the Finance Division, according to a press release from the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC).
The meeting focused on judicial reforms, governance, and accountability under Pakistan’s 2024 Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
IMF Delegation’s Visit to Pakistan
The Finance Ministry had earlier confirmed that a three-member IMF team would visit Pakistan to conduct a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment.
The visit is part of ongoing efforts to enhance legal and institutional stability in the country. Parliamentary & Judicial Integration – Encouraging collaboration for a transparent legal system.
The Supreme Court is finalizing a comprehensive agenda for the upcoming National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) meeting, scheduled for the last week of February 2024. The Chief Justice invited the IMF mission to share any proposals that could improve judicial performance.
The IMF delegation, led by Joel Turkewitz, recognized the role of the judiciary in upholding legal stability and governance. The delegation expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening rule of law and judicial efficiency.
“The discussion reaffirmed a shared commitment to enhancing judicial efficiency and upholding the rule of law as a cornerstone of economic and social progress,” the Supreme Court statement noted.
Who Attended the Meeting?
The meeting was attended by:
- Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi
- Registrar, Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Secretary, Supreme Judicial Council
- Secretary, Judicial Commission of Pakistan
- Secretary, Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan
- Director, Federal Judicial Academy
