Islamabad: The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan convened a meeting with representatives from various Bar Councils to discuss a proposed e-filing pilot for family cases, in his role as Chairperson of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC). This consultative session aimed at enhancing judicial efficiency and accessibility was attended by key legal representatives, both in person and via Zoom.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting included participation from Ch. Arshad Ali Hanjra, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Punjab Bar Council, and Barrister Ishtiaq Ahmed Memon, Vice Chairman of the Sindh Bar Council, alongside other notable figures from the Islamabad and Supreme Court Bar Associations. Virtual attendees included Sardar Waqar-ul-Mulk and Mr. Muhammad Rafiq Mehmond from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council, and members of the Balochistan Bar Council’s Executive Committee.

The primary focus was on the e-filing templates under the proposed National Unified E-Filing and Electronic Judicial Record System. The Chief Justice requested each Provincial Bar Council to nominate members to review and suggest improvements to these templates, aiming for a system informed by advocates’ practical experiences.

Participants expressed appreciation for the e-filing initiative and the establishment of Women Facilitation Centers, acknowledging their potential to enhance justice accessibility, especially for women. The meeting underscored a collaborative approach to judicial reform through technology, with a particular emphasis on improving services for women and children.