PM approves establishment of 120 new accountability courts

In order to accelerate the ongoing accountability process and clear the backlog of cases, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday formally approved to set up 120 new accountability courts in the country, said the Ministry of Law and Justice.

According to a spokesperson of the Law Ministry, the prime minister directed to take measures for the establishment of 120 new accountability courts during the federal cabinet meeting.

He said that the new accountability courts will be established in phases, adding that owing to financial issues, the ministry would set up only 30 court immediately.

The prime minister directed the Establishment and Finance Divisions to extend full support to implement the decision of establishment of additional accountability courts e.g. creation of posts, HR related issues, provisions of finances, etc.

Moreover, Parliamentary Secretary on Law and Justice Barrister Maleeka Bokhari gave a briefing regarding creation of special courts to prosecute-gender based violence. The premier directed the Ministry of Law and Justice to separately move a comprehensive proposal to bring amendments to the existing laws and establish the Special Gender Based Violence (GBV) Courts across the country, after due consultation with the relevant stakeholders.