Justice Munib Akhtar sworn in as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan

Justice Muneeb Akhtar takes oath as acting CJP

Justice Muneeb Akhtar has sworn in as the acting chief justice of Pakistan on Friday, following the departure of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi for the Hajj pilgrimage this morning. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, where Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel administered the oath to Justice Akhtar. The event was attended by Supreme Court judges, senior lawyers, and officials from the Attorney G…

Justice Munib Akhtar sworn in as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Justice Munib Akhtar, the second most senior judge of the Supreme Court, sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) in a ceremony held in Islamabad, ARY News reported. The oath was administered by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, with Supreme Court judges, officers from the Attorney General’s Office, and members of the legal community in attendance. Justice Munib Akhtar will serve as Acting Chief Justice until June 6, 2025. …

Justice Muneeb Akhtar to take oath as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan Amid CJ Yahya Afridi’s Hajj visit

Justice Muneeb Akhtar is set to assume the responsibilities of the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan today, following the temporary departure of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, who has left the country to perform the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj. With Chief Justice Afridi on leave, the judiciary has made interim arrangements to ensure continuity in judicial affairs. As per protocol and the judicial hierarchy, Justice Muneeb Akhtar — who ranks third in s…

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi sets out for Haj, acting Chief Justice will take oath

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, departed this morning for Hajj, sources He is expected to return on the fourth day of Eid. During his absence, Justice Munib Akhtar, being third in seniority, will take the oath as Acting Chief Justice. The oath-taking ceremony will be held in the Judges’ Block Committee Room at 02:30 PM. Additionally, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail will administer the oath to the Acting Chief Justice. Meanwhile, Senior Puis…