ISLAMABAD, November 15, 2026: Pakistan and China are expanding bilateral judicial cooperation through a professional training and exchange programme, under which 25 Pakistani judicial officers will visit China to study modern court practices, judicial technology and case management systems.
According to a Supreme Court press release, the initiative is being implemented under a memorandum of understanding between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Supreme People’s Court of China, aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration, professional development and judicial efficiency.
Chief Justice of Pakistan held a pre-departure briefing with the first batch of 25 top-performing judicial officers on Sunday, encouraging them to explore China’s judicial practices and identify improvements that could be introduced in Pakistan’s justice system.
The officers, nominated in consultation with their respective High Courts, were selected for their professional performance and dedication, particularly those serving in remote, underserved and conflict-affected areas.
The delegation represents Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. It also includes officers serving at the Supreme Court and Federal Judicial Academy.
The two-week programme, titled “Seminar for Judges from Pakistan,” will be organised by China’s National Judges College from November 18 to December 1, 2026.
Participants will engage with senior Chinese judges and legal experts and visit courts in Beijing, Quanzhou and other designated locations to gain practical insights into judicial administration, technology integration and case management.
During the briefing, the Chief Justice described the selected officers as ambassadors of Pakistan’s judiciary and urged them to uphold institutional values while learning from China’s judicial experience.
He emphasised that international exposure and professional exchanges could help improve court administration, strengthen institutional capacity and enhance access to justice.
The Supreme Court said the initiative also seeks to extend international training opportunities beyond the superior judiciary, recognising the important role of district courts in delivering justice to citizens.
The exchange programme represents a practical step towards implementing the bilateral judicial cooperation agreement and strengthening professional ties between the judicial institutions of Pakistan and China.