Islamabad: (RightNow) The Federal Constitutional Court has set a 10-minute limit for lawyers’ arguments. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan states this will help expedite pending cases.

A stopwatch has been installed in the courtroom, which will beep when a lawyer’s 10 minutes are up. The court states this measure is to accelerate judicial proceedings.

According to Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, setting a specific time will speed up case hearings. The court’s official website reports 23,409 cases are pending.

This measure is part of efforts to improve case management and expedite judicial proceedings. The Chief Justice has also prioritized the use of modern technology institutionally.

It is noteworthy that the Federal Constitutional Court was established in November 2025 through the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Justice Aminuddin Khan took oath as the first Chief Justice on November 14, 2025.