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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Asif Saeed Khosa has said the justice delivery system is improving as a result steps taken by the apex court.

He was addressing a farewell lunch hosted in his honor by Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan and Police Reforms Committee at the National Police Academy in Islamabad on Monday.

Appreciating the initiatives of Police Reforms Committee, he said the complaint redressal system at police stations has started delivering results. The mechanism has helped reduce burden on the courts. He said the police reforms committee has also come up with a comprehensive report to turn police into a modern force. He hoped its suggestions will be implemented to transform police into a professional force.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan stressed that police should be transformed into a force that enjoys the trust and confidence of the masses.

Asif Saeed Khosa said it is the responsibility of police to protect the citizens against all sorts of excesses and protect their fundamental rights.

The Chief Justice expressed satisfaction that the country has largely and substantially tackled the issue of terrorism.  He said the APS tragedy united the entire nation against this menace. He said this nation can do wonders by working together.