Pakistan, June 16 -- The Supreme Court's recent review of its IT reform agenda is a welcome nod to technology's role in accelerating justice. Reports suggest the court is modernising operations with e-filing, case-management systems, and digitised records to boost efficiency and openness. The National Judicial Automation Committee (NJAC), reconstituted last year, has likewise pledged to digitalise processes, launch mobile apps, and even explore AI for service delivery. These initiatives rightly acknowledge that Pakistan's traditional judicial delays demand technological solutions.

Yet, serious gaps persist. Public warnings abound about "persistent challenges" in branch registries, where local courts often lack adequate IT support, unders...