9th International Judicial Conference

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Administration of Justice

75 Years – Reflecting on the Past and Looking Towards the Future

The year 2022 is the 75^th year of independence of Pakistan. Various institutions in the public sector have started activities to reflect upon the achievements and the challenges faced during the journey traversed so far. Likewise, it is the right time to collectively review the efforts and contribution made by the judiciary and to draw a roadmap for the future ensuring better administration of justice and rule of law in the country.

The Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, is organizing a two-day Conference on “Administration of Justice: 75 Years – Reflecting on the past and looking towards the future” from 23-24 September, 2022 at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, being Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), will Chair the inauguration and closing ceremonies of the Conference. Dignitaries including the Hon’ble Chief Justice/Judges, jurists, members from academia and experts on designated themes from all over the world will participate in the Conference.

The Conference is going to provide a wonderful platform to discuss the challenges confronting the justice sector and offer deeper insights to determine the way forward and the future policy course in the delivery of expeditious justice for the citizens of Pakistan.

Conference Programme


1st Day - Auditorium, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad \| 23rd September 2022
Inaugural Session
• Registration of Guests	14:30	15:30
• Guests to be seated	15:30	15:40
• Arrival of the Chief Guest, Hon'ble Chief Justice of Pakistan	15:40	15:45
• National Anthem	15:45	15:50
• Recitation from the Holy Quran	15:50	15:55
• Welcome Note by Secretary LJCP	15:55	16:05
• Introductory Remarks by the Hon'ble Chairman Organizing Committee	16:05	16:15
Session I - Role of Judiciary in maintaining rule of law and upholding the supremacy of the Constitution
• Addresses by the Hon'ble Chief Justices of the High Courts and Federal Shariat Court, and Attorney General for Pakistan,	16:15	18:30
• Keynote Address by Hon'ble Chief Justice of Pakistan	18:30	18:45
Dinner
2nd Day - Auditorium, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad \| 24th September 2022
Session II - Where do we go from here? Role of Police, Prosecution, Lawyers etc. in administration of justice	8:45	10:15
Session III - Current global challenges faced by Pakistan & response of the Judiciary	10:15	11:30
Tea Break	11:30	12:00
Session IV - Economic challenges & disputes settlement mechanisms: legislative response and the roadmap for the future	12:00	13:15
Lunch and Prayer Break	13:15	14:15
Session V - Justice & digital advancement: what lies ahead?	14:15	15:30
Concluding Session
• Arrival of the Chief Guest, Hon'ble Chief Justice of Pakistan	15:45	15:50
• National Anthem	15:50	15:55
• Recitation from the Holy Quran	15:55	16:00
• Concluding Remarks by the Hon'ble Chief Justice of Pakistan	16:00	16:10
• Vote of thanks by the Secretary, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan	16:10	16:15
• Certificate distribution	16:15	16:45