The government is utilising technology to overhaul the nation”s justice system, aiming to create a more transparent, efficient, and accessible legal framework for the public, according to the Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik.
Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 today, the minister delivered a keynote address outlining a series of digital initiatives designed to modernise legal procedures. He detailed the establishment of the Pakistan Code platform, which enhances public access to laws, and the Document Repository System (DRS) that has successfully digitised 176 years of the country”s legislative history.
Barrister Malik explained that court litigation processes are being streamlined through advanced digital tools, including the Case Assignment and Management System (CAMS) and the Case Flow Management System (CFMS).
In a move to bolster Alternative Dispute Resolution, he noted that mechanisms are being reinforced via the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (IMAC). Furthermore, significant legal reforms have been introduced to formally enable the use of digital evidence and allow for trials to be conducted through video-link.
The minister concluded by stating that these comprehensive reforms are in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16. He reaffirmed the administration”s commitment to fostering a transparent and accountable justice system for all citizens.