KP Govt committed to strengthening justice system through legal reforms: Aftab Alam

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Jul, 2026) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Human Rights and Parliamentary Affairs Aftab Alam on Friday said the provincial government was continuing legal and institutional reforms to make the judicial system more efficient, transparent, and merit-based.

Speaking at a meeting of the Legislative Committee in the Law Department, the minister said the government was taking practical steps to strengthen the justice delivery system through effective legislation and institutional reforms.

He said the objective of the reform process was not merely to amend laws but to establish a transparent, accountable, and efficient legal framework that meets the requirements of justice and serves both the public and state institutions.

Aftab Alam directed that the proposed amendments to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Subordinate Judiciary Service Tribunal Act, 1991 should be drafted in line with constitutional provisions, superior court judgments, expert legal opinion, and recommendations of relevant institutions to avoid future legal complications.

<?php /*?> <?php */?>

He said the provincial government believed in people-centric, modern, and practical legislation and was updating laws in accordance with contemporary needs.

He added that the proposed reforms would improve the performance of judicial institutions and further enhance public confidence in the justice system.

The meeting reviewed the proposed amendments in detail and decided to continue inter-departmental consultations before submitting the final draft to the relevant forum for further legislative action.