On May 26, 2025, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi emphasized the critical role of technology in modernizing the judiciary during a symposium titled “Use of Technology in Judicial System in Pakistan: Prospects and Promises,” organized by the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan. He advocated for collective efforts to transform the judicial system, highlighting that integrating technology is essential for enhancing accessibility, transparency, and efficiency in courts.
CJP Afridi underscored the necessity of a comprehensive national framework to guide digital transformation in the judiciary. This framework should include robust cybersecurity measures, ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) usage, and foster collaboration among high courts, judicial academies, government institutions, academia, and the legal community. He also acknowledged the contributions of Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Shahid Waheed, and Ali Baqar Najafi in leading technological initiatives within the judiciary.
The symposium featured insights from international experts. Li Xiaohui from China’s Supreme People’s Court shared experiences from China’s digital judicial reforms. Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal of Istanbul Technical University provided a global perspective on court technology adoption, while Prof. Dr. Cetin Elmas of Gazi University discussed the growing role of AI in justice delivery.
The event aligns with the reform agenda to be deliberated by the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee in its forthcoming meeting, aiming to foster a judicial system that meets contemporary needs and garners public confidence.