Pakistan’s judiciary has taken a major step toward digital transformation as the Supreme Court officially launched the E-Office system, developed in collaboration with the National Information Technology Board (NITB) and the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP).
The initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between LJCP and NITB, paving the way for an Analytical Dashboard to consolidate judicial data, track case backlogs, and improve transparency through evidence-based reforms.
The launch ceremony was attended by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, senior judges, and NITB officials. Justice Ali Baqar Najafi also joined virtually from Lahore.
According to the IT Ministry, the new system will digitize file movement, reduce paperwork, and introduce a dedicated case management system for judges, improving efficiency in the Supreme Court’s operations.
Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlighted the government’s vision during the event, stating:
“These initiatives reflect our commitment to building a transparent, efficient, and technology-driven justice system. The Ministry of IT & Telecom will continue to drive the Prime Minister’s Digital Nation Pakistan vision across all sectors, including the judiciary.”
With this move, Pakistan’s highest court has entered a new phase of paperless, tech-driven judicial reforms, marking a milestone in the country’s journey toward digital governance.