Mazaj News (Web Desk) The Supreme Court of Pakistan announced on Wednesday that it has incorporated advanced technology into its judicial system, transforming the way justice is administered nationwide.
According to an official statement, this initiative represents a major move toward a system that is more transparent, accessible, and focused on the needs of citizens.
Through the use of digital tools, the court has introduced multi-location hearings, allowing judges, lawyers, and litigants to participate in proceedings from different parts of the country without being limited by distance. In a recent significant case, judges were present at the court’s main bench in Islamabad, while lawyers joined simultaneously from Quetta, Hyderabad, and Karachi, ensuring smooth coordination and equal participation.
The court also demonstrated flexibility by quickly adjusting to a sudden change in the bench earlier this week. Yahya Afridi led the hearing from Islamabad, while Ayesha A. Malik joined remotely from Lahore, maintaining uninterrupted proceedings.
Continuing this approach, the entire day’s cases were heard with the bench in Islamabad and participants appearing from Quetta, highlighting a fully operational, tech-enabled judicial setup.
A key aspect of these developments is the shift away from traditional paper-based records. The court used fully digitised case files during hearings, removing the need to access physical documents from regional offices and significantly improving efficiency, speed, and transparency.
The court’s broader reform programme includes digitising case records for secure management, introducing barcode tracking for better transparency, enabling online case filing to reduce delays, issuing court orders electronically for faster communication, implementing digital payment systems to simplify procedures, and institutionalising video-link hearings to cut costs and bridge distances. An e-office system has also been introduced as part of this wider digital transformation.
These changes signal a major departure from conventional courtroom practices, moving toward a modern, technology-driven system that emphasizes efficiency, openness, and accessibility. By reducing logistical barriers and allowing real-time participation from across the country, the Supreme Court aims to make justice more inclusive and responsive to the public’s needs.