Barrister Saira Kabir Sheikh, King’s Counsel at Francis Taylor Building Chambers, London called on the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan today to formally convey his appointment as an Honorary Bencher of the Hon’ble Society of the Inner Temple, London, which is one of the four historic Inns of Court in the United Kingdom.
During the meeting, Barrister Saira Kabir Sheikh KC conveyed her congratulations to the Chief Justice on the honour and noted that this development would help deepen existing links between the Inner Temple and Pakistan’s legal and judicial community.
The meeting was attended by President and General Secretary, Supreme Court Bar Association, Director General, Federal Judicial Academy, Director General (Reforms) Supreme Court of Pakistan and Secretary, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan.
The discussion also covered areas of mutual interest, including judicial education, professional training of lawyers and judges, continuing legal education programmes, and opportunities for structured institutional cooperation. Both sides noted the importance of such exchanges in strengthening legal capacity and supporting the development of best practices within the justice system.
The Chief Justice appreciated the role of the Inner Temple in maintaining high standards of legal education and in facilitating engagement between legal professionals across jurisdictions. He also highlighted the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s interest in fortifying institutional collaboration with leading legal bodies abroad, particularly in areas related to training, knowledge exchange, and reform-oriented initiatives.
The meeting reflected the continuing engagement of the Supreme Court of Pakistan with leading global legal institutions and its broader vision of strengthening professional linkages that contribute to the development of the justice system in Pakistan.
