31/01/2026
The Punjab government on Thursday officially launched the integrated Case Flow Management System (CFMS) and Prison Management Information System (PMIS), marking a major step towards improving efficiency, transparency and coordination in the province’s criminal justice system. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Punjab Home Department, where Provincial Minister for Health and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order, Khawaja Salman Rafique, represented Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. US Consul General Stetson Sanders, UNODC Country Representative Troels Vester, senior government officials and representatives of key justice sector institutions were also present. The project has been completed with financial support from the US Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) and technical assistance from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). It aims to digitally link prosecution and prison records, enabling real-time tracking of cases and prisoners across departments. Addressing the ceremony, Khawaja Salman Rafique said the launch of the integrated CFMS-PMIS was a landmark day for Punjab’s justice system. He conveyed the chief minister’s best wishes to the international partners and termed the initiative a major reform to make justice delivery faster, fairer and more transparent. He said the US$1.31 million project had significantly strengthened digital case management by ensuring seamless coordination between prosecution and prison departments. “These reforms are not just about technology; they are about people. Through the public access module, families can now securely check case progress and detention status online,” he said, adding that more than 2.2 million users, particularly from vulnerable and marginalised communities, were expected to benefit annually. Under the project, UNODC has also provided critical IT infrastructure to the Public Prosecution Department, enabling timely hearings, improved decision-making and protection of the right to a fair and speedy trial. The Punjab government, he said, was committed to integrating all criminal justice institutions into a unified digital ecosystem. US Consul General Stetson Sanders and UNODC Country Representative Troels Vester said the integration of CFMS and PMIS would strengthen institutional coherence and enhance the effectiveness of justice delivery through technology-driven reforms combined with capacity building.
Secretary Prosecution Punjab Salman Ghani noted that the system would give prosecutors immediate access to case data, improving case preparation, coordination and overall performance. ICT equipment was also handed over to the Prosecution and Prisons departments to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of the system.
