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April 22, 2026 - Comments Off on Pakistan’s Supreme Court Transitions to Technology-Driven Judicial System

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Transitions to Technology-Driven Judicial System

The Supreme Court integrated digital innovation to operationalize multi-location hearings across Pakistan. Benches in Islamabad now connect with counsel in Quetta and Karachi via video-link. This transition replaces physical paper records with digitized files and barcoding for tracking. Reforms include electronic order transmissions and e-office implementation to enhance transparency. These measures are aimed at reducing logistical constraints and procedural delays, making judicial systems more accessible.

 

 

October 2, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan Moves to Digitise Judicial System with New Dashboard

Pakistan Moves to Digitise Judicial System with New Dashboard

The Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) and National Information Technology Board (NITB) signed an MoU to advance digital reforms in the judicial sector. The agreement will establish an Analytical Dashboard consolidating data across the justice system, integrating indicators from the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee. The tool will allow real-time tracking of case disposal rates, backlog trends, and overall institutional performance, aiming to enhance policymaking and transparency. The Supreme Court also launched an e-office system to digitise file movement, with a case management system for judges planned soon. The signing ceremony was attended by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, senior judges, and IT officials, with Justice Ali Baqar Najafi joining online from Lahore.

July 27, 2025 - Comments Off on Lahore High Court advocates for using Whatsapp to fix delays in proceedings

Lahore High Court advocates for using Whatsapp to fix delays in proceedings

The Lahore High Court (LHC), led by Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq, has advocated for the use of Whatsapp to tackle criminal proceeding delays, citing outdated communication methods as being a root cause for legal inefficiencies. This was due to a recent incident where the prosecutor arrived unprepared for a bail hearing because of delays in receiving case files. Justice Rafique emphasised that prosecutors often waste valuable court time gathering case facts during hearings, and this could be avoided through digital coordination.