Under the aegis of incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, an initiative has been launched to enhance the structural mechanism for the administration of justice, aligning it with ongoing technological advancements.
For the purpose of judicial efficiency, transparency and technological advancement top court on Monday signed two MoUs with leading universities in Pakistan including Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI).
In presence of the Chief Justice Afridi on Monday, Registrar of the Supreme Court Muhammad Salim Khan formally placed his signature on the MoUs whereas Professor Dr. Tariq Jadoon from the LUMS, and Professor Dr. Mohammad Hanif represented the GIKI respectively for the purpose. This collaboration aims to develop a litigant-feedback scorecard to assess public satisfaction with court services and improve transparency. It also focuses on enhancing citizen engagement by adopting modern communication tools, ensuring greater accessibility for litigants and the general public.
The MoUs further strengthen IT capacity within the top court through specialized training programs in collaboration with the Federal Judicial Academy, covering key areas such as Agile methodology, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies. A comprehensive assessment will identify existing skill gaps, and targeted training programs will equip information technology team of the top court to handle new technologies and infrastructure effectively.
Besides, the partnership will establish a central repository of IT best practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline digital operations within apex court . Annual perception surveys will be conducted to evaluate public and stakeholder views on judicial efficiency and transparency, with the findings serving as a foundation for judicial reforms.
The MoUs also include provisions for apex court to receive expert support in strategic hiring, including job announcements, short listing, and candidate evaluation to ensure the appointment of top-tier professionals.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Justice emphasized the significance of this collaboration in modernizing the judicial system, “This partnership with LUMS and GIKI marks a pivotal step toward integrating technology-driven solutions for an efficient, transparent, and people-centric judiciary,” the Chief Justice Afridi expressed.
Professor Dr. Tariq Jadoon and Professor Dr. Mohammad Hanif reaffirmed their commitment to supporting top court in this transformative journey, highlighting the importance of academic collaboration in advancing judicial processes and governance.
The MoUs will remain in effect until 2027, with the possibility of extension based on mutual agreement. This partnership is expected to set a new benchmark for technology driven judicial reforms in Pakistan, paving the way for a more accessible and efficient justice system.
