ISLAMABAD: A dedicated Press Room was inaugurated at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday as part of the apex court’s ongoing initiative to enhance institutional transparency, improve media access, and foster public awareness of judicial proceedings.
The inauguration took place in the presence of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, along with the judges of the Supreme Court and court reporters covering the top court proceedings regularly. President of the Press Association of Supreme Court (PAS) Imran Waseem and General Secretary Amanat Raza Gishkori formally opened the facility alongside leadership and members of the press.
Designed to assist journalists covering major legal matters, the facility provides court reporters with a dedicated, functional workspace directly within the Supreme Court premises. The new setup is intended to enable timely, accurate reporting on judicial activities and streamline access to court-related information.
Welcoming the development, former PAS President and founder of The Law Today Pakistan, Khudayar Mohla, extended a message to court reporters on the occasion.
“Supreme Court journalists carry an immense responsibility on their shoulders,” Mohla stated. “They must transmit news with deep objectivity to uphold the core journalistic mission of transparency and unbiased reporting. Court reporters ought to remain professional, adaptable, and critical thinkers who actively analyze how top court decisions impact society.”
He added: “In an era of fast-paced information, accuracy must always take priority over speed. Journalists covering the apex court must thoroughly understand the law to provide the public with clear, reliable, and meaningful context.”
Mohla also suggested that Chief Justice Yahya Afridi issue directives to his office to collaborate with the Federal Judicial Academy and the Press Association of the Supreme Court to conduct regular, biannual refresher courses for court reporters. He emphasized that structured training would build capacity and deepen journalists’ understanding of key legal subjects, including jurisdiction, maintainability, and constitutional procedural rules.
Speaking on the initiative, court representatives noted that the workspace aligns with broader efforts to support freedom of expression and strengthen connectivity between the judiciary and the media.
Members of the Press Association expressed their appreciation to the Chief Justice and the court administration for establishing the facility.
