Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai): The School of Law at the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) has inaugurated a Moot Court to strengthen practical legal education and prepare students for professional challenges.
Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail attended the inaugural ceremony as chief guest. The event brought together senior judges, lawyers, university officials, faculty members and students.
Addressing the ceremony, Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail said the new Moot Court would provide law students with valuable opportunities to gain practical experience in court proceedings.
He explained that mock trials, legal research, case preparation and advocacy exercises would help students understand courtroom procedures and develop professional skills.
The Chief Justice added that such training could strengthen students’ confidence, critical thinking and understanding of professional ethics. He said these qualities are essential for a successful legal career.
Justice Mulakhail also assured the university that the Balochistan High Court would continue providing technical support and cooperation to improve the academic standards of the BUITEMS School of Law.
He appreciated the university’s contribution to higher education and the promotion of modern educational practices in the province. He described the establishment of the Moot Court as a positive development for legal education in Balochistan.
BUITEMS Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Hafeez said the School of Law was working to align legal education with contemporary professional requirements.
He explained that legal studies would extend beyond traditional teaching methods. The university aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI), forensic science and modern technology into legal education.
According to the vice chancellor, this approach would help students better understand digital evidence, scientific analysis and complex legal issues. It would also expose them to emerging technologies that increasingly influence legal research and practice.
The ceremony was attended by BUITEMS Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mir Waiz Kasi, the Registrar of the Balochistan High Court, senior jurist Ali Ahmed Kurd, senior High Court judges, lawyers and university officials.
Faculty members and a large number of students also attended the event.
The inauguration marks a step towards strengthening practical legal training at BUITEMS. Through simulated court proceedings and technology-focused learning, the university aims to help law students develop the knowledge and skills needed for professional practice.
