In 2020, the Government of Pakistan recognized the need to address the gap in access to justice and legal aid services in the country. As a result, they established the Legal Aid and Justice Authority with a broad mandate to provide, monitor, and evaluate legal aid services. This new authority is a promising step towards improving access to justice for all members of society, particularly those who are poor and vulnerable. However, despite its wide-reaching mandate, the Legal Aid and Justice Authority remains underfunded and underutilized. The Authority's mandate includes initiatives to spread legal literacy and awareness and to establish panels of advocates and volunteers in each office. These measures have the potential to transform the legal landscape in Pakistan, but they require significant investment and commitment from the government to be fully realized.
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