ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has termed the transfer of judges as a constitutional and positive step, emphasising that more judges from other provinces should also be inducted.
Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the Press Association in Islamabad, Justice Afridi addressed concerns over the transfer of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, saying that Islamabad represents the Centre.
He said, “We are sent to school to become gentlemen,” adding that he had no objections to the transfers as they were conducted under constitutional provisions.
Referring to Article 200, he pointed out that a Balochi-speaking and Sindhi-speaking judge had joined the IHC, reinforcing national integration.
He further said that the federation belongs to the entire country, and the inclusion of judges from different provinces was a welcome move.
When asked about judges’ reservations regarding the transfers, the chief justice assured that he was actively working to address concerns and would continue efforts in this regard.
“I will meet with all judges, including those of the high courts, and with time, everything will be resolved,” he added.
Three judges — from Sindh, Balochistan, and Lahore — had been transferred to the IHC last week, drawing severe criticism from the legal fraternity.
