In a significant step toward modernizing the justice system, Pakistan’s judiciary has initiated a comprehensive plan to digitally transform courts across all tiers, from District Courts to the Supreme Court. The initiative aims to make the justice system more transparent, accessible, and efficient for citizens. A high-level policy meeting was held to accelerate the process of court automation and digital integration, marking a new phase in Pakistan’s efforts to embrace digital governance. The session was chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan and attended by senior officials from the judiciary, the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, and the Pakistan Digital Authority.
During the meeting, the Chief Justice emphasized that the ongoing reform is a citizen-centric initiative designed to improve access to justice through the use of technology. He highlighted that the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) will lead this transformation process in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to ensure inclusivity and long-term sustainability. The Chief Justice underscored that the initiative aligns with the country’s broader digitalization goals, reflecting the judiciary’s commitment to adopting modern tools for more transparent and efficient service delivery. He added that technology will play a vital role in streamlining judicial operations, reducing case backlogs, and ensuring that justice is delivered promptly and fairly.
The Secretary of the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication reaffirmed the government’s full support for this digital reform, recognizing it as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s broader national digitization strategy. The Chairman of the Pakistan Digital Authority presented key protocols for data governance, cybersecurity, and interoperability, noting that the Federal Government has prioritized nine key sectors, including Law and Justice, under the National Digital Masterplan to enhance public service delivery. He further explained that the digital justice framework will be developed with strict data protection and cybersecurity standards to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of judicial records.
To ensure that the new systems align with the judiciary’s specific operational needs, the Chief Justice directed the Federal Judicial Academy to organize Focus Group Discussions involving experts from the Pakistan Digital Authority and justice-sector representatives. These sessions will help establish a comprehensive checklist addressing infrastructure readiness, connectivity benchmarks, and other critical requirements for implementing digital court systems across the country. Such consultations are expected to ensure that every layer of the judicial system, from local courts to appellate levels, transitions smoothly toward automation.
Reaffirming his commitment to modernizing Pakistan’s judicial infrastructure, the Chief Justice announced that by August 2026, all courts nationwide will be solar-powered and equipped with e-libraries, women facilitation centers, and clean drinking water facilities. He added that the next major goal is to build a fully integrated E-Court ecosystem connecting all judicial tiers through secure digital platforms. This system will enable efficient data sharing, case tracking, and communication across courts, further enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of Pakistan’s justice delivery system. The initiative represents a defining moment in the country’s move toward a digitally empowered judiciary, aligning with Pakistan’s broader national vision of digital transformation under the Digital Pakistan framework.
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