Pakistan, May 6 -- Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, acknowledged on Monday that the public is feeling stressed due to the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. Speaking informally with court reporters in Islamabad, he expressed hope, saying, "God willing, everything will be fine."

Addressing other key judicial matters, the Chief Justice said the issue of enforced disappearances and the institutional response will be reviewed in the National Judicial Policy. Lawyers have been consulted, though the government has yet to respond formally.

He revealed that the IMF has emphasized prioritizing commercial litigation. To improve case handling, district courts are set to introduce a double-shift system. Judges who volun...