Islamabad: May 25, 2025 - Hon'ble Mr. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and Chief Guest at the Annual Symposium for Judges on the theme "Technology for Justice," emphasized that while Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly the need of the hour, it must function as an aid—not a replacement—for human intellect.

Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law & Justice, commended the symposium for empowering the judiciary with insights, tools, and collaborative learning to face the realities of digital justice. "Judges, as guardians of justice, must be at the heart of innovation in the legal system."

Federal Secretary, Ministry of Law & Justice, Raja Naeem Akbar, underscored the relevance of the symposium and reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to modernizing the justice system through technology. He highlighted key initiatives including the Pakistan Code, the Document Retrieval System (DRS), the Case Assignment and Management System (CAMS), and the Case Flow Management System (CFMS).

The symposium featured insightful discussions on the integration of technology into various facets of the justice system. Participants explored innovative initiatives at both federal and provincial levels, examined legal challenges posed by emerging crimes and virtual assets, and discussed the role of technology in strengthening witness protection and the use of artificial intelligence in legal research.