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. He underscored that as we embrace technological advancements, it is imperative to ensure that human judgment remains at the core of judicial decision-making.
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,” he stated. “With the right application of technology, we can make justice more transparent, responsive, and inclusive, while preserving fairness and constitutional integrity.”
The Minister also extended special gratitude to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb for his participation, and thanked the Federal Judicial Academy, UNODC, and all the participants and partners for contributing to the success of the symposium.
Federal Secretary, Ministry of Law & Justice, Raja Naeem Akbar, while highlighting the key initiatives of the opening session, underscored the relevance of the symposium and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to modernizing the justice system through technology. He highlighted key initiatives of the Ministry of Law & Justice including the Pakistan Code, the Document Retrieval System (DRS), the Case Assignment and Management System (CAMS) for streamlining federal litigation; and the Case Flow Management System (CFMS).
Welcoming the participants, the Director General of the Federal Judicial Academy emphasized the necessity of adapting to technological evolution. He remarked that history has shown how societies that evolve with the times endure, while others fade away.
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.
The participants appreciated the symposium and emphasized the importance of organizing similar capacity-building initiatives in the future to equip the judiciary with the tools needed in an evolving digital landscape.