The Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan at the Supreme Court on Thursday. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation from the MWL and Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malkiy, the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan. Senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also attended the meeting.
Chief Justice Commends MWL's Global Role
Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Justice acknowledged the Muslim World League's global contributions in fostering dialogue, promoting the true values of Islam, combating extremism and Islamophobia, and advancing humanitarian initiatives across the Muslim world. He commended the visionary leadership of Dr. Al-Issa in strengthening international cooperation based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and shared human values.
Judicial Reform Agenda Highlighted
The Chief Justice briefed the delegation on the Supreme Court's ongoing reform agenda, highlighting initiatives aimed at improving access to justice, strengthening institutional transparency, embracing technology-driven judicial services, and enhancing public confidence in the justice system. He emphasized that an independent, efficient, and people-centric judiciary remains fundamental to the rule of law and sustainable development.
International Cooperation in Judiciary
The Chief Justice also highlighted the importance of judicial institutions engaging with international partners to exchange knowledge and best practices on issues of common concern, including mediation, access to justice, judicial education, and the protection of fundamental rights. The two sides explored avenues for enhancing institutional cooperation through professional exchanges, including possible exchange programmes for district judiciary officers and technical officers to facilitate mutual learning, capacity building, and sharing of best practices in judicial administration and court management.
MWL Commits to Justice and Tolerance
Dr. Al-Issa appreciated the reform initiatives being undertaken by the Supreme Court of Pakistan and reaffirmed the Muslim World League's commitment to promoting justice, tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and humanitarian cooperation. Both sides exchanged views on strengthening collaboration in advancing the shared values of justice, human dignity, and social harmony. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to deepening institutional engagement in support of justice, rule of law, and human dignity.
