ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan has set up a special cell to help overseas litigants get quick and easy access to justice. The new Overseas Litigants Facilitation Cell (OLFC) will start working immediately.
According to a press release, the OLFC has been established at the Supreme Court’s principal seat in Islamabad and will be managed by the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to the Chief Justice.
The cell will serve as a single point of contact to provide support to overseas litigants in matters related only to the Supreme Court. It will not deal with cases under the jurisdiction of other courts.
For easy access, overseas litigants can contact the OLFC through its dedicated WhatsApp number (+92 326 4442444, messages only) or via an online portal on the Supreme Court’s official website.
An “overseas litigant” is defined as any person living abroad, regardless of nationality, who has the right to approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
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The OLFC will:
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Allow digital submission of petitions, applications, and grievances.
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Help process requests for early hearings.
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Provide case updates and certified copies of court orders electronically.
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Maintain a digital record of all cases and submit regular reports to the Chief Justice.
The cell will mainly deal with pending appeals and other matters under the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction.
This initiative shows the judiciary’s commitment to making justice more accessible for overseas litigants and ensuring that distance does not prevent them from defending their rights in Pakistan’s top court.
