Construction of a state-of-the-art Public Facilitation Centre in SCP inaugurated
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has initiated the construction of a state-of-the-art Public Facilitation Centre aimed at improving access and services for litigants and the general public. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel, Chairman of the Court’s Building Committee, and attended by Chief Justice of Pakistan, fellow Justices, the Attorney General, representatives from the Supreme Court Bar Association, and officials from the Capital Development Authority (CDA), NESPAK, and the Supreme Court administration.
During the event, the Chief Justice emphasized that litigants are central to judicial reforms and highlighted the need for a unified, respectful, and efficient service environment. He noted that although existing services are functional, they are scattered across different sections of the Court, making access difficult for the public. The new Centre will bring together key services—including filing counters, certified-copy desks, information kiosks, and facilitation booths—under one roof. It will also feature modern technological enhancements such as biometric queue management, self-service e-kiosks, and live case-status displays.
Registrar Muhammad Salim Khan stated that the project was inspired by Justice Mandokhel’s vision to eliminate physical barriers and foster direct public engagement with the judiciary. NESPAK architects showcased the design of the Centre, which includes accessible entryways, a digital helpdesk, and a comfortable waiting lounge. The CDA has pledged to support the initiative by setting up a dedicated bus stop and shuttle service to facilitate easier access for visitors from across Islamabad.
Commending the progress of the Building Committee, the Chief Justice expressed confidence that the new Centre would fulfill constitutional promises by making justice more accessible and citizen friendly. He confirmed that construction will commence immediately, with completion targeted within two months—marking one of the fastest civil infrastructure projects in the Court’s history. A phased migration plan is in place to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing court operations during the transition.