Cjp Yahya Afridi Emphasizes Energy Supply For Judicial Efficiency

On February 27, 2026, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, underscored the critical need for a sustainable energy supply to enhance judicial efficiency during a high-level review meeting of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan. He stated, "uninterrupted and sustainable energy supply is integral to judicial efficiency and institutional dignity," particularly in underserved regions. The meeting focused on the solarization of courtrooms and bar rooms, with a commitment from provincial governments to ensure uninterrupted power supply by August 31, 2026. The Chief Justice emphasized that solarization is not just an energy solution but a structural reform aimed at strengthening access to justice at grassroots levels, with funding allocated for solarization, e-libraries, women-centric spaces, and clean drinking water facilities nationwide by the end of August 2026 (Business Recorder, 2026).