Justice Yahya Afridi has been officially appointed as the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Following the President's approval, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued a formal notification on Monday.
Justice Afridi, known for his extensive judicial experience and well-regarded for his integrity and fair-mindedness, will take over the role from the outgoing Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa.
President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Yahya Afridi as the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
President Asif Ali Zardari has officially appointed Justice Yahya Afridi as the 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Following the President's approval, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued a formal notification for the three-year appointment. Justice Afridi will take the oath of office on October 26.
The appointment was made after a 12-member parliamentary committee nominated Justice Afridi with a two-thirds majority.
The committee's decision, finalized with a vote of 8-1, saw JUI Senator Kamran Murtaza supporting Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, while PTI members were notably absent from the meeting.
The nomination was forwarded to the President by the Prime Minister, marking a significant transition in the judiciary as Justice Afridi steps into the role for the next three years.
Justice Yahya Afridi has been appointed for three years from 26th October.
The president made the appointment under Articles 175A (3), 177, and 179 of the Constitution.
