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2009.
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| Summary/Abstract |
In October 2002, the Musharraf government introduced a National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee Ordinance 2002 (No LXXI). Under the ordinance, a National Judicial Committee, headed by the chief justice of the Supreme Court, and comprising the chief justice of the Federal Shariat Court and the four provincial high courts, was set up. The committee was entrusted with the task of ensuring a uniform judicial policy within the court system, in coordination with the Law and Justice Commission, established under the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Ordinance 1979.The committee is also expected to improve the capacity of the judicial structure, to establish performance standards for the judiciary, including improving its terms and conditions and to publish annual reports on the superior courts.
Even though it has been unable to achieve much so far, the committee has taken up issues like the automation plan for the judicial institutions. This plan would result in computerising all courts at the district level. An appropriate software to automate the courts will also be part of the process. The agenda also includes the construction of jails near the district court premises, court complexes in newly-established districts and the revision of certain allowances, including transportation for judicial officers. However, the committee has done little to implement its recommendations.
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