Pakistan’s legal system has long struggled with complexity, delays, and inefficiency, challenges that have often weakened public trust in justice delivery. The persistent problems of delayed cases, limited access to legal documents, and lack of coordination among government departments have made the system cumbersome and slow.
In this context, the recent visit of Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar to the Office of the Advocate General Punjab, and his announcement regarding the provision of modern legal facilities such as the “Pakistan Code” and the “CAM System”, represent a highly positive and forward-looking development.
During his meeting with Advocate General Punjab Amjad Pervez, the Law Minister announced that all provincial law officers will be granted free access to both platforms.
At first glance, this may appear to be a mere administrative step, but in reality, it carries deep structural significance. It reflects Pakistan’s growing seriousness about transitioning its judicial and administrative mechanisms towards a digital foundation.
The “Pakistan Code” is a comprehensive digital platform that contains all federal laws of Pakistan, categorized and made easily searchable for legal practitioners and the public alike. Previously, law officers had to spend hours going through heavy legal volumes to find relevant provisions or amendments. Now, the same can be achieved within seconds — with just a few clicks.
This tool will provide instant access to legal references for government lawyers and law officers, saving time in case preparation and improving the accuracy and consistency of legal arguments. It will also significantly reduce the chances of misinterpretation and legal ambiguity.
On the other hand, the “CAM System” (Case Automation and Management) is a modern digital case management platform that allows real-time tracking of cases, hearing dates, arguments, and judgments. It enables law officers to maintain automated records of case progress, ensuring accountability and transparency in the legal process.
Through this system, senior officials will be able to monitor the daily performance of law officers, review updates on pending cases in higher courts, and detect negligence or unnecessary delays at any stage. The digital tracking of cases at both federal and provincial levels will enhance efficiency and transparency across the board.
According to the Federal Law Minister, the “CAM System” will bring greater transparency and improved performance to government litigation. This addresses a long-standing gap — the inability to properly assess performance without transparent records. The CAM system directly tackles this weakness, providing a structured and measurable system of accountability.
Under the leadership of Advocate General Punjab Amjad Pervez, the provincial legal establishment has already been taking significant steps to enhance professionalism and capacity. The Federal Law Minister’s initiative will further strengthen these efforts. When the legal machinery is supported with technology, training, and digital resources, timely and efficient justice becomes achievable — ultimately benefiting the public at large.
Today, digital reform is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Initiatives like the “Pakistan Code” and “CAM System” have the potential to transform Pakistan’s legal system from a paper-based bureaucracy into a transparent, fast, and efficient digital framework.
If implemented with consistency and seriousness, these systems could cultivate a new culture of digital discipline and transparency within the judiciary and law departments — reinforcing the rule of law and rebuilding public confidence in justice.
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated: “We want to equip government law officers with modern digital tools that enable them to perform their duties more effectively. Systems like ‘CAM’ and ‘Pakistan Code’ will enhance transparency, efficiency, and ensure faster justice.”
Advocate General Punjab Amjad Pervez added: “Providing our law officers access to modern digital legal systems is the need of the hour. The Law Minister’s initiative will further improve our office’s performance, allowing us to serve the public interest with greater speed and transparency.”
