Board of Governors approves Federal Judicial Academy Rules 2026 and upgrades

In a significant move aimed at upholding Pakistan’s judicial system, the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) Board of Governors has approved new rules and announced infrastructure improvements. The 44th meeting was presided over by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, who emphasized the importance of judicial training in foreign arbitration practices.

The FJA Board welcomed approval for its draft of the Federal Judicial Academy Rules 2026 at the recent gathering. Participants included the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Attorney General, and High Court Chief Justices across the country. During the session, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi highlighted the academy’s contributions to judicial education and professional development.

During his presentation, FJA Director General Gul Hasan Aurangzeb underscored the importance of promoting judicial excellence through ongoing efforts. The board also underlined a crucial need for training judges in foreign arbitration practices, aiming to bolster Pakistan’s judiciary on international legal terrain.

Chief Justice Afridi stressed these initiatives were pivotal steps towards enhancing judicial capacity and ensuring the integrity of the nation’s legal framework. His remarks underscored the significance of integrating contemporary legal techniques into the judiciary, marking an important stride forward for the FJA in its mission to train the next generation of Pakistan’s judges.