Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, today formally launched the E-Appeal Management System (EAMS), Public Interface, Management Dashboard and Video-link Facility for e-hearing of cases, marking a significant milestone in the Government of Pakistan's ongoing judicial reform agenda aimed at improving access to justice, enhancing transparency, and modernizing judicial administration across the country.
Developed by the Development Wing of Ministry of Law and Justice, under the visionary leadership of Mr. Justice (R) Rooh-ul-Amin Khan, Hon'ble Chairman, Federal Service Tribunal, the web-based E-Appeal Management System (EAMS) has been successfully deployed in all benches of FST nationwide. The system introduces a comprehensive digital platform that streamlines appeal management from registration to disposal improves judicial efficiency. The Management Dashboard and Web-portal provides litigants, lawyers, and court officials with faster and more convenient access to case-related information. The system also incorporates video link facilities at the Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi benches, enabling virtual proceedings where appropriate. This facility is expected to reduce delays caused by travel constraints, improve utilization of court time, and lower administrative and logistical costs.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar said that the Government remains fully committed to strengthening the justice sector through the adoption of modern technology. He emphasized that digital transformation of the FST will improve service delivery, reduce delays in judicial proceedings, and make the justice system more transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric.
The launch was performed in the presence of the Hon'ble Members of the Federal Service Tribunal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, Deputy and Assistant Attorney Generals, members of the Bar, and officers from various Ministries, Divisions, and Government Departments.
The ceremony was attended physically and virtually, with all Camp Offices of the Tribunal connected through video link. Lawyers from Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar also participated remotely.
Mr. Muhammad Javed, Director Planning, Development Wing, Ministry of Law and Justice gave a presentation on the salient features of the E-Appeal Management System, highlighting its role in providing end-to-end digital management of appeals, enhancing transparency, procedural efficiency, and timely dispensation of justice. The initiative reflects the Federal Service Tribunal's commitment to modernizing judicial administration through the effective use of information technology for the benefit of litigants and the legal community.
