Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has chaired a meeting in Peshawar in a landmark step toward judicial reform in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The meeting decided to form a sub-committee dedicated to reforming prison systems in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and drafting a comprehensive package of reforms.

This committee will assess prison conditions, address issues of under-trial prisoners, and propose rehabilitative programs like vocational training, mental health support, and education to prepare inmates for reintegration into society.

On this occasion, Justice Yahya Afridi emphasized the urgent need to upgrade forensic science facilities to strengthen evidence-based investigations.