Pakistan’s Supreme Court has established a new benchmark for digital justice with the announcement of its new digital justice system. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the country’s judicial history, as it has successfully launched a multi-court video conferencing system across the country. For the first time, judges from Islamabad bench were joined by judges from Lahore and Quetta, showcasing the court’s commitment to providing equal access to justice.
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial presided over the Judicial Commission meeting, which was attended by Justice Ayesha Malik from Lahore. The announcement highlights the court’s efforts to modernize its processes, including the use of digital case files, which has significantly reduced the need for paper-based records. The court has also activated its case management system, making it possible to transmit court orders electronically, ensuring faster access to justice.
The new system is expected to bring several benefits, including reduced travel costs, increased accessibility, and reduced paperwork. The Supreme Court has pledged to promote people-friendly, transparent, and technology-based justice. The court’s efforts to modernize its processes have been praised by the international community, with the United Nations highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to digitalization.
Separately, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has made it mandatory for solar system users to obtain a license. The development comes as the United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, with US President Donald Trump extending the ceasefire from 3 to 5 days.
In other news, the Election Commission has accelerated preparations for the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, scheduled to take place on June 7. A Pakistani doctor, Dr. Hassanat, has been offered a job at a government hospital, but he has asked for a two-month waiting period. The doctor had visited the Jawahar Cardiac Institute.
In Karachi, two people who were kidnapped from the Sharif Faisal area have been recovered from Lasbela. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting to review the progress of electric vehicles in the country and expressed his commitment to providing all facilities to prisoners. In Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has summoned a meeting to discuss the law and order situation in the province, particularly in Sheikhupura and Faisalabad.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Police has set up special checkpoints on the city’s internal and external routes to maintain law and order. The United States media has reported that US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran from 3 to 5 days.
In other news, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed to have seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz for alleged violations. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has made it mandatory for solar system users to obtain a license. The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to conduct an inquiry into Mohammad Nawaz’s positive COVID-19 test.
A Pakistani woman, who was injured in a scooter accident, has died. Two Pakistani scientists have been selected for China’s space program.
