The Supreme Court of Pakistan today opened the New Judicial Year with a renewed commitment to speedier justice, better case management, improved services and measurable institutional reform.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi reviewed the Court’s institutional reform agenda, structured around four key pillars: technology-enabled service delivery, access and transparency, strengthening the legal and regulatory framework, and revitalisation of justice-sector institutions.

Highlighting the Court’s digital transformation, the Chief Justice referred to the digitisation and barcoding of pending and fresh cases, electronic transmission of orders and judgments, e-Office, paperless court systems and e-filing.

On access to justice and public facilitation, the Chief Justice highlighted the establishment and strengthening of the Public Facilitation Centre, digital communication mechanisms, structured feedback systems and improved facilities for litigants, overseas Pakistanis and the media.