The president of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, has emphasized that litigants are key stakeholders in the justice system and must be treated with dignity and respect.
He made the comments during an advisory meeting with senior judicial officials to improve access to justice.
The president of the Supreme Court stressed that the reforms should not only relieve the cases of cases, but also to guarantee timely and effective justice.
The meeting, which was attended by senior officials, including the registrar of the Supreme Court, Muhammad Salem Khan, and the general director of the Federal Judicial Academy, reviewed ongoing judicial reforms and digitalization efforts.
The discussions highlighted the progress in the presentation of digital cases, transparency and responsibility. The IT Directorate informed participants about the integration of new technologies to make judicial processes more efficient.
A statement of the meeting indicated that improving accessibility and efficiency remains a priority.
Currently, around 57,000 cases are pending before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, with additional 2.4 million waiting for a resolution in other courts throughout the country.
According to the registrar’s office, 27,312 cases were fixed and 12,109 were eliminated between October 28, 2024 and March 7, 2025, while 7,370 new cases were instituted in the same period.
The impulse of the President of the Supreme Court of Pakistan of Yahya Afridi for judicial reforms aims to address the ongoing backwardness and modernize the justice system.
Key reforms include the introduction of advanced information technology, such as the E-Affidavit system to optimize presentation processes and reduce delays, and a case management system that allows litigants and lawyers to access certified copies instantly.
In addition, feedback mechanisms that involve legal and public professionals have been implemented to strengthen confidence in the system.
