ST. PETERSBURG, June, 2026: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi and Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan Justice Aminuddin Khan participated in the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum 2026, where senior legal figures discussed the future of law, technology and artificial intelligence.
The Pakistani judicial leadership attended a series of high-level sessions in St. Petersburg alongside Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. The discussions focused on how rapid technological change, particularly artificial intelligence, is influencing legal systems, judicial institutions and legal education.
According to the press release, the forum brought together senior judges, legal practitioners, policymakers and academics from different countries to exchange views on legal reforms and emerging challenges linked to new technologies.
Participants discussed how legal frameworks can respond to innovation while preserving the core principles of justice, institutional independence and public trust in judicial systems.
Focus on law, AI and judicial institutions
The sessions examined the growing role of artificial intelligence in legal research, court administration, legal education and public access to justice.
The participation of Pakistan’s senior judicial leadership reflected the country’s engagement with international discussions on technology-driven changes in the legal sector.
The St. Petersburg International Legal Forum is among the major platforms where legal experts, government representatives and judicial leaders discuss global legal developments and policy challenges.
Also Read:
Today's E-Paper