About this Training

The International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (IMAC) successfully hosted the Annual Symposium for Judges on Technology for Justice on April 28, 2025 at Federal Judicial Academy, Islamabad. This prestigious one-day intensive program brought together Judicial officers from across the country to explore how technological innovations could enhance justice delivery in Pakistan.

Honorable Mr. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and Chief Guest at the symposium, emphasized that while Artificial Intelligence represented a crucial modern tool, it should serve as an aid rather than a replacement for human judgment in judicial processes. He stressed the importance of maintaining human intellect at the core of decision-making while embracing technological advancements.

Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law & Justice, praised the symposium for equipping the judiciary with valuable digital insights and tools. "As guardians of justice, judges must lead innovation in our legal system," he stated. "Properly applied technology can make justice more transparent, responsive, and inclusive while upholding fairness and constitutional principles."

The Minister expressed special gratitude to Justice Aurangzeb for his participation and thanked the Federal Judicial Academy, UNODC, and all partners for contributing to the event's success. He further appreciated the training conducted by IMAC under the leadership of Project Director Miss Aisha Rasool for steering the Centre towards the vital cause of modernizing Pakistan’s justice system.

Federal Secretary Raja Naeem Akbar highlighted Ministry of Law & Justice's key technological initiatives, including:

• The Pakistan Code
• Document Retrieval System (DRS)
• Case Assignment and Management System (CAMS) for federal litigation
• Case Flow Management System (CFMS)

The Director General of the Federal Judicial Academy, in his welcome remarks, stressed the critical importance of judicial adaptation to technological evolution. He noted that throughout history, societies that embraced change thrived while those resistant to progress faded away.

The symposium provided judges with comprehensive insights into leveraging AI and digital systems to improve judicial efficiency and transparency, marking a significant step toward building a modern, technology-enabled justice system in Pakistan.

Key Highlights

• One-day intensive symposium at the Federal Judicial Academy for 32 judicial officers focused on technology in justice.
• Emphasis on using Artificial Intelligence as a supportive tool—not a replacement—for human judicial reasoning.
• Insightful discussions on federal initiatives like Pakistan Code, DRS, and Case Flow Management Systems.
• Exploration of emerging legal challenges including cybercrime, virtual assets, and witness protection technologies.
• Expert sessions on leveraging AI for legal research and improving transparency and efficiency in courts.
• Strong calls for ongoing judicial tech training to ensure future readiness in an evolving digital justice landscape.