KARACHI (HRNW): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has released an official performance report detailing the judicial activity at its Karachi Registry for the period of March 16 to March 19, 2026. The report highlights a significant disposal of cases aimed at reducing the judicial backlog in the province.
Key Performance Statistics
According to the report, a total of 82 cases were decided during the four-day session. The distribution of the workload among the benches is as follows:
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Bench Led by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar: * This three-member bench, which included Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, handled the bulk of the litigation.
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Out of 113 cases scheduled for hearing, the bench successfully disposed of 73 cases within four days.
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Bench Led by Justice Munib Akhtar:
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A three-member bench headed by Justice Munib Akhtar decided 8 cases over a three-day period.
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Additionally, a two-member bench comprising Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan delivered a verdict on one case.
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Impact on Judicial Backlog
The issuance of this performance report is part of the Supreme Court’s ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and efficiency in the disposal of pending litigation at regional registries. The high rate of disposal by the bench led by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar is seen as a positive step toward providing swift justice to litigants in Karachi.
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