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Pakistan’s judiciary has introduced national guidelines for the use of AI, positioning it as a supportive tool while preserving human judgment.
National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) has issued national guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across judicial institutions in Pakistan.
The framework, developed in consultation with the Supreme Court of Pakistan, positions AI as an assistive tool to enhance efficiency while ensuring that judicial decision-making remains under human control. The guidelines emphasise a human-centric approach, where judges remain the ultimate arbiters.
Key focus areas include ethical and transparent AI usage, safeguards against bias, and strong data protection measures to ensure privacy and security. The framework also highlights practical applications such as case management, legal research, predictive analytics and document processing.
The initiative was led by the National Judicial Automation Committee, headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, incorporating feedback from high courts and experts.
Officials say the guidelines mark a major step in judicial reform, balancing technological innovation with constitutional principles, while allowing courts flexibility in implementation based on their specific needs.
