Pakistan, May 27 -- The Supreme Court of Pakistan's announcement of summer vacations from June 16 to September 8, 2025, spanning nearly 2.5 months, has reignited debate over the judiciary's operational framework. While intended to provide respite for judges and staff working under immense pressure, these prolonged breaks draw sharp criticism for delaying justice.

With over 52,000 cases pending and public trust in the judiciary waning, it is time to rethink this outdated tradition.

Judges wellbeing is critical, as Dr. Muhammad Mushtaq Ahmad, former Secretary to the Chief Justice, defends the necessity of vacations in a recent article (Daily 92 News, May 16, 2025). Drawing from his tenure (2023-2024), he argues that judges face intense me...