Pakistan, July 28 -- The district judiciary in Pakistan is the backbone of the judicial system, handling over 90 per cent of the country's litigation. It is the first forum where ordinary citizens seek justice. Despite its fundamental role in ensuring the rule of law and access to justice, the district judiciary faces a multitude of persistent and complex challenges. These challenges have far-reaching implications, not only for litigants and legal professionals, but for the broader fabric of governance and public trust in institutions.

One of the foremost issues plaguing the district judiciary is the overwhelming backlog of cases. Courts across the country are burdened with hundreds of thousands of pending cases. A single judge often hea...