The Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, has decided to introduce live streaming services across all Supreme Court courtrooms, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.
According to sources, Justice Yahya Afridi has tasked Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar with overseeing this project, which aims to make judicial proceedings widely accessible while safeguarding privacy, particularly in sensitive cases.
The live-streaming initiative will provide real-time access to court hearings for audiences worldwide, bringing the Supreme Court’s processes closer to the public.
However, the service will be offered only with the plaintiffs' consent.
Special privacy provisions will be implemented, ensuring that cases involving female plaintiffs can be kept confidential when required.
This service will also benefit overseas Pakistanis, allowing them to view their legal proceedings directly, regardless of their location.
Currently, live streaming is only available in Supreme Court’s Courtroom No. 1, but with the upcoming expansion, all courtrooms will be outfitted for broader digital access.