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Chief Justice Reaffirms Equality Pledge in Talks With Harassment Ombudsperson

The statement signals intent to strengthen how institutions prevent and address workplace harassment.

Overview

  • Chief Justice Yahya Afridi met Federal Ombudsperson Fouzia Viqar at the Supreme Court to discuss gender‑responsive justice and workplace dignity.
  • He restated the judiciary’s commitment to equality, dignity, and non‑discrimination, urging safe and respectful workplaces across institutions.
  • The talks focused on tighter coordination to enforce harassment laws and on wider awareness of legal remedies for victims.
  • Senior figures from the Supreme Court Bar Association, the Federal Judicial Academy, the Supreme Court reforms wing, and the Law and Justice Commission joined the meeting.
  • In a separate call, Barrister Saira Kabir Sheikh conveyed his appointment as an Honorary Bencher of London’s Inner Temple, with participants highlighting prospects for training links and exchanges.