Rule of Law & Institutional Reforms

Musawi advances reforms in Pakistan’s legal and justice systems to ensure they are people-centered, rights-based, and responsive to evolving constitutional and international standards. 

Pakistan ranks 129th out of 142 in the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index (2024), with severe challenges in judicial independence, access to justice, and constraints on government powers. Despite 82% of Pakistanis reporting legal issues in the last two years, only 14% sought formal resolution, reflecting widespread mistrust and inaccessibility of the system. Corruption, political interference, and institutional inefficiency persist, with millions of cases backlogged across courts. While efforts have been introduced, Musawi emphasizes the need for foundational reforms that restore integrity, independence, and public trust in the justice system