Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the Case Assignments and Management System (CAMS), a digital initiative aimed at ensuring transparent, efficient, and expedited justice for litigants.
CAMS is a software platform designed to systematically track, organize, and manage cases, allowing for efficient assignment to relevant personnel, progress monitoring, and timely resolution. Such systems are commonly used in legal practice, healthcare, social work, and customer service where structured case management is crucial.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Islamabad, the prime minister emphasized that litigants and applicants had long demanded a more transparent and efficient judicial system, and CAMS was a step toward meeting this need.
“This system was long overdue. People across the country have been calling for transparent and timely justice, and CAMS will play a crucial role in addressing their concerns,” he stated.
He expressed gratitude to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Canadian High Commission for their financial support in launching the initiative.
Highlighting past challenges, the prime minister noted that while a track-and-trace system had been introduced within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), it failed to deliver the expected results. However, he assured that the current administration had successfully implemented an effective and efficient system that would directly benefit the people.
He further mentioned that the FBR is conducting a trial run of a faceless interaction system at Karachi port, which, once fully operational, will be expanded to seaports, dry ports, and other locations nationwide.
Addressing systemic issues, he pointed out that corruption and outdated technologies had caused delays in financial recoveries worth trillions of rupees. “I have been personally overseeing this matter,” he said, adding that he had recently met with the Chief Justice of Pakistan to request swift and merit-based decisions for pending cases involving significant financial stakes at various judicial levels.
The prime minister stressed that Pakistan possesses immense natural and human resources, but the lack of political will and timely action had hindered progress.
“Had we leveraged our strengths earlier, Pakistan would have been transformed long ago,” he remarked, reaffirming his commitment to recovering every due penny for the nation’s development.
He shared that the Sindh High Court had recently adjudicated Rs24 billion under this mechanism, and the amount will now be deposited in the national exchequer.
Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar highlighted that 98.5% of the federal government’s work is now conducted through technology via the e-business portal. He noted that federal laws had been integrated into a mobile app, ensuring amendments are updated within 48 hours.
UNODC Country Representative Troels Vester reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to improving the justice system by making it faster, fairer, and more efficient through enhanced oversight mechanisms. He also praised PM Shehbaz’s leadership in driving government reforms and digital transformation.
Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon described the launch as a significant step in modernizing Pakistan’s justice sector and fostering automation, digitalization, and transparency. She also highlighted its environmental benefits by reducing paper waste.
To recognize their contributions, the prime minister awarded certificates of appreciation to team members who played a key role in implementing the system.
