Pakistan Highlights Digital Justice Reforms at UN Crime Commission Session
Vienna: Pakistan’s delegation to the 34th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), held in Vienna, was led by Mr. Raja Naeem Akbar (H.I), Federal Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice.
The delegation also included Mr. Ehsan Sadiq, National Focal Person on the UNTOC Review Mechanism, and Mr. Khalid Mahmood Chauhan, National Coordinator of NACTA, among other senior officials. On the sidelines of the session, Pakistan organized two side events highlighting the country’s efforts in judicial reform and the prevention of violent extremism (PVE).
Speaking at the high-level forum, the Secretary Law emphasized Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the rule of law, modernizing its judicial infrastructure, and enhancing the efficiency of public sector litigation.
He introduced one of Pakistan’s flagship digital initiatives, the Case Assignment and Management System (CAMS), as a significant leap towards transparent, technology-driven governance in the legal domain.blockchain council
“CAMS is not just another IT tool; it is a transformative, web-based litigation management platform designed to streamline the Federal Government’s handling of legal cases,” stated Secretary Akbar during his address. “From case registration to final adjudication, CAMS ensures transparency, real-time monitoring, and seamless interdepartmental coordination.”
Developed in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan and with support from the Government of Canada, CAMS was launched to address inefficiencies in the traditional, paper-based methods of case management. The system is currently operational across more than 50 federal ministries and departments. Key features include:
Centralized digital tracking of civil and criminal litigation;
Secure digital repositories for court documents, notifications, and comments;
Automated alerts for timely appearance of government-nominated legal representatives;
Real-time dashboards and analytical reports for performance review;
Integrated communication channels between the Ministry of Law, the Attorney General’s Office, and concerned departments.
Over 6,000 cases have already been digitized and are being actively monitored through CAMS. Extensive training has also been provided to litigation officers and ministry staff to ensure smooth and effective adoption of the system.
The Ministry is now focused on expanding CAMS to all remaining federal entities, while incorporating user feedback for continuous system improvement.
In addition to CAMS, the Secretary Law highlighted other notable digital initiatives such as The Pakistan Code, a searchable, online repository of all updated federal legislation, and the Document Retrieval System, which provides digitized access to gazetted enactments and statutory instruments.
Commending the CCPCJ for its dedication to global justice reform, the Secretary Law reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and innovation in justice delivery. He also expressed gratitude to the Embassy of Pakistan in Vienna for its instrumental role in organizing Pakistan’s engagements at the session.
Pakistan is currently serving as a member of the CCPCJ for the 2025–2027 term and remains an active contributor to international efforts in promoting justice, accountability, and rule of law.
