The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday approved the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to other high courts. According to an official handout, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi chaired a meeting of the commission at the Supreme Court. The statement said the commission approved the transfer of Justice […]
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Balochistan bar body condemns JCP decision on judge
The Balochistan Bar Council (BBC) on Tuesday expressed strong condemnation of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) decision to suspend the confirmation of Justice Ayub Tareen, citing the judge’s brother’s political affiliation. Read More: JCP to meet on Dec 2 to appoint SC, SHC and BHC chief justices The council described the move as unjust, […]
Justice Ali Baqar Najafi elevated to Supreme court by President Asif Ali Zardari
On Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari designated Justice Ali Baqar Najafi as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Najafi is currently a judge at the Lahore High Court (LHC). This new appointment will take effect once he takes his oath of office. The Ministry of Law & Justice announced this decision through an […]