MARDAN: Chairman FATA Tribunal and Provincial Justice Committee (PJC) Focal Person Zaheer ul Islam visited the District Courts Mardan on the directions of the Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court to strengthen coordination among departments involved in the criminal justice system.
District and Sessions Judge Mardan Ashfaque Taj welcomed the chairman, who chaired a meeting with judicial officers and representatives of the police, prosecution, prison, probation, health and revenue departments, along with members of the legal fraternity.
The initiative aims to develop Mardan as a model district for effective coordination among institutions responsible for the administration of criminal justice.
Addressing the meeting, Zaheer ul Islam stressed the need for a consensus-based mechanism to identify and resolve problems affecting the justice system.
He said issues could be addressed through coordination at the district level, while matters requiring provincial intervention would be referred to the relevant forum.
District and Sessions Judge Ashfaque Taj emphasised that institutional cooperation and effective communication were essential for improving the delivery of justice.
Participants discussed challenges faced by their departments and proposed measures to improve coordination and ensure timely resolution of issues.
The chairman appreciated their suggestions and expressed hope that continued cooperation would help strengthen the criminal justice system across the province.