CJP celebrates Xmas with legal community, employees

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi on Monday marked the joyous occasion of Christmas by cutting a festive cake in a special ceremony held here at the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan.

The event was attended by members of the legal community and Supreme Court employees from the Christian community, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and harmony. Addressing the gathering, the CJP emphasized the importance of unity and respect for all faiths, highlighting the commitment of the judiciary to upholding the constitutional principles of equality and religious freedom.

He extended his heartfelt greetings to Christian employees and members of the legal fraternity, acknowledging their valuable contributions to the justice system. The CJP’s gesture underscored the judiciary’s role as a unifying institution in promoting co-existence and fostering goodwill among different communities.

The event was attended Muhammad Salim Khan, Registrar of the Supreme Court, representatives of the Supreme Court Bar Association Aurangzeb Khan, Additional Secretary, Chaudhary Tanveer Akhtar, Finance Secretary, Ahmed Ali Member Executive (Sindh), many advocates and staff members of the Supreme Court as well security personnel from the Christian community that reflects the judiciary’s dedication to embracing cultural and religious diversity, in alignment with Pakistan’s foundational principles of tolerance and unity.