Nationalist Party Criticizes Court Delays in Pakistan

Pakistan's justice system faces a daunting backlog of 2.3 million cases, with only 16 Supreme Court judges to handle approximately 6,000 pending cases, highlighting an urgent need for more judicial resources. A proposed amendment to increase the number of Supreme Court judges is under parliamentary consideration, aiming to alleviate this crisis and enhance the judiciary's effectiveness. Meanwhile, in Arlington, Virginia, a local court has invalidated a zoning reform allowing small multifamily housing developments, citing procedural failures, which has sparked mixed reactions among community activists. In Malta, the Nationalist Party criticized the government for not investing adequately in judicial infrastructure, pointing to overwhelming case numbers and delays as significant issues affecting justice delivery. Official statistics reveal that magistrates and judges are burdened with thousands of pending cases, exacerbating the crisis in the legal system. Both Pakistan and Malta's situations illustrate the critical need for investment in judicial resources to ensure timely justice.