SC establishes anti-corruption hotline

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has established a dedicated Anti-Corruption Hotline to strengthen its commitment to accountability and removing hurdles in expeditious justice to the public.

This Anti-Corruption Hotline has been developed with a focus on key characteristics that ensure its effectiveness and it provides a secure and confidential platform to the complainants to report incidents of graft, favoritism, or any form of corrupt practices, without fear of retaliation.

The hotline is accessible through multiple channels, including phone, online portal, email and text messages, and supports communication in Urdu and English.

It operates 24/7, allowing citizens to report incidents at any time, ensuring inclusivity and ease of access. All the complaints submitted are overseen independently by an impartial official reporting directly to the Chief Justice, maintaining transparency and objectivity throughout the process.

Each report is thoroughly tracked and investigated, with resolutions provided within a timeframe — 30 days for simpler case and up to 60 days for complex case. Additionally, the complainants are kept informed about the status of their complaints.

This initiative reflects the Chief Justice’s endeavour in building and strengthening the public confidence in the institution of the Superior Court.

“Citizens are urged to utilise this platform to contribute to eliminating bad practices and ensuring transparency and merit,” says a press release issued here on Wednesday by the Public Relations Department of the apex court.