Ottawa, In a significant step toward enhancing judicial cooperation, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court of Pakistan met with Chief Justice Richard Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada to discuss a range of collaborative initiatives. The meeting focused on exchanging judicial knowledge and technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their respective judicial systems.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the two justices emphasized the importance of continuous judicial education and agreed to initiate exchange programs for judges and judicial officers. These programs will facilitate the sharing of expertise in crucial areas such as case management, curriculum development, court digitalization, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Further discussions explored the integration of advanced technologies in judiciary processes, including the development of electronic filing systems, virtual courtrooms, and AI-driven legal research tools. The potential for collaboration between the Federal Judicial Academy of Pakistan and the National Judicial Institute of Canada was specifically highlighted, aiming to leverage technology to enhance judicial functions.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Canada, Zaheer A. Janjua, remarked on the significance of the meeting, noting that it marks the beginning of a new chapter in the judicial relationship between the two countries. The collaboration is expected to yield substantial benefits in terms of judicial efficiency and fairness, ultimately serving the interests of both nations’ peoples.