Justice Munib Akhtar sworn in as acting Chief Justice of Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: Justice Munib Akhtar has taken oath as acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar administered the oath.
The ceremony was held at the Judges Block of the Supreme Court. According to Saba News, it was a simple and dignified event. Judges of the Supreme Court, law officers and members of the court staff attended.
According to Saba News, the Director General of the Federal Judicial Academy, the Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan and the Secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council were also present. Supreme Court Registrar Sohail Muhammad Lughari conducted the oath-taking proceedings. Officers and staff of the Supreme Court were also present on the occasion.
Justice Munib Akhtar is a senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court. He will perform the duties of acting Chief Justice whenever the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, is abroad on an official visit.
Justice Yahya Afridi is on a visit to South Korea from 27 October to 4 November. During this period, Justice Munib Akhtar will hold the responsibilities of the Chief Justice.
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