Islamabad: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar inaugurated the ICT-Enabled Library at the Federal Judicial Complex in Islamabad on Thursday, marking a significant step in the government’s initiative to modernize legal institutions through the use of information and communication technologies. The Minister emphasized the importance of improving access to justice across Pakistan and the role of reliable legal information in strengthening the administration of justice.

According to Press Information Department, the Minister addressed the inauguration ceremony, highlighting that the library is part of a broader reform agenda aimed at digital transformation and institutional strengthening. He expressed confidence that the facility would serve as a center for legal research and professional learning for judges, lawyers, and other legal professionals. The event was organized by the Development Wing of the Ministry of Law and Justice and attended by federal court judges, Bar Council representatives, ministry officials, and members of the legal community.

Joint Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Shahzad Nawaz Cheema, spoke at the event, underscoring the ministry’s commitment to enhancing legal institutions through technology. Project Director Mr. Muhammad Javed provided an overview of the library’s features, including modern infrastructure, digital services, and a collection of approximately 5,000 law books and journals.

Judge Anti-Terrorism Court, Mr. Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, and Member Islamabad Bar Council, Raja Aleem Khan Abbasi, also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in promoting legal scholarship and innovation. Prior to the formal proceedings, Senator Tarar toured the library, appreciating its state-of-the-art facilities and digital infrastructure.