Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan has entered into a memorandum of understanding with National Information Technology Board to promote digital transformation in the justice sector. The agreement was formalised at a ceremony in the Supreme Court, aiming to establish an Analytical Dashboard that will consolidate judicial data, integrate information across the justice system, and monitor indicators set by the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee. The initiative is expected to strengthen transparency, improve efficiency, and provide policymakers with real-time insights into the performance of courts and institutions.
The signing ceremony was attended by key figures including Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, National Judicial Automation Committee Chairman Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, and IT Secretary Zarrar Hasham Khan. Justice Ali Baqar Najafi joined online from Lahore. The MoU was signed by the secretary of Law and Justice Commission and the chief executive officer of National Information Technology Board, reflecting a collaborative effort between the judiciary and government’s technology arm to bring structural reforms through digitalisation.
The new Analytical Dashboard will enable the judiciary to track case disposal rates, backlog trends, and institutional performance. This level of integration will not only support informed policymaking but also provide a tool to ensure accountability. By bringing together data from across courts and justice institutions, the system is expected to enhance coordination and provide a reliable source of judicial statistics that can guide reforms and administrative decisions. In parallel, authorities are also working on digitisation of court processes to reduce delays and reliance on paper-based systems.
As part of the initiative, an e-office system has been introduced in the Supreme Court to digitalise file movement and streamline office procedures. This marks a significant step towards reducing bureaucratic delays and increasing accessibility for court officials. A case management system for judges is also in development, designed to help manage workloads more effectively and improve oversight of ongoing proceedings. Together, these measures highlight the gradual but steady shift towards a digital-first approach in Pakistan’s justice system, creating a framework that leverages technology to improve governance, efficiency, and service delivery.
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