The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to building a people-centred, resilient and future-ready justice system through active participation in Pakistan’s first Rule of Law Forum, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the European Union-funded Deliver Justice Project.
Forum Convened Key Stakeholders
The Forum convened members of the judiciary, government institutions, academia, civil society, the private sector, development partners and policy experts to deliberate on emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of justice in Pakistan. Discussions focused on three critical themes: Climate Justice, Commercial Justice, and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the justice sector.
Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar’s Address
Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and Chairman of the National Judicial Automation Committee, attended the Forum as Chief Guest. He underscored the imperative of institutional transformation to meet the evolving needs of society. Addressing the participants, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar observed, “Justice cannot remain static in a rapidly changing world. Our responsibility is to ensure that the justice system evolves with the needs of the people it serves. At the Supreme Court of Pakistan, we are pursuing transformative reforms that strengthen institutional resilience, enhance public confidence, and place people at the very center of justice.”
Commercial Justice Roundtable
A high-level roundtable on commercial justice, chaired by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, brought together members of the judiciary and representatives of the private sector. Discussions focused on judicial reforms aimed at strengthening investor confidence, improving the business climate and supporting sustainable economic growth.
Climate Justice Discussions
The Forum opened with a discussion on climate justice, examining Pakistan’s evolving jurisprudence on environmental rights and climate accountability. Participants explored the growing role of courts in safeguarding fundamental rights in the face of climate-related challenges.
Artificial Intelligence in Justice
The Forum also featured an engaging discussion on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in the administration of justice. The session highlighted the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s recent initiatives to promote the responsible and ethical use of AI in judicial processes, emphasizing transparency, accountability, human oversight and enhanced access to justice.
Commitment to Institutional Innovation
The participation of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the inaugural Rule of Law Forum reflects its continued commitment to institutional innovation, evidence-based reforms and constructive engagement with national and international partners in advancing a modern, accessible and responsive justice system.
