In a significant move to modernize the country’s legal framework, the Chief Justice of Pakistan on Tuesday spearheaded a high-level summit to expedite the establishment of a fully integrated E-Court ecosystem, a project aimed at digitizing every court from the district level to the Supreme Court.
The crucial policy meeting convened a host of key stakeholders, including Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar, who chairs the National Judicial Automation Committee, and Haroon-ur-Rasheed, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). They were joined by senior government figures such as Zarrar Hasham Khan, Secretary of the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, and Dr. Sohail Munir, Chairman of the Pakistan Digital Authority.
The Chief Justice emphasized that the technological transformation of the justice system is a citizen-focused reform designed to bolster transparency, improve accessibility, and boost efficiency. He affirmed that the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) would steer the process with the full participation of all relevant parties to ensure its long-term viability.
During the proceedings, the IT Ministry Secretary reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the justice sector’s digital transition. Officials highlighted that the Federal Government has prioritized Law and Justice as one of nine key areas in its National Digital Masterplan, which seeks to reimagine public service delivery.
To guarantee the new digital platform aligns with judicial necessities, the Chief Justice has instructed the Federal Judicial Academy to organize a series of Focus Group Discussions. These consultations will bring together experts from the Pakistan Digital Authority and justice-sector professionals to help the Ministry of IT develop a comprehensive checklist covering essential infrastructure, connectivity standards, and system-readiness benchmarks.
Outlining a broader vision for judicial modernization, the Chief Justice announced a deadline of August 2026 for all courts in Pakistan to be equipped with solar power, e-libraries, women’s facilitation centers, and clean drinking water facilities.
He concluded by stating that the next major milestone is the successful rollout of a nationwide E-Court ecosystem, which will digitally link all judicial tiers through secure platforms to ensure the seamless delivery of justice across the country.