Former Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Ashtar Ausaf on Thursday reacted to the resignation of Justice Ijazul Ahsan as the Supreme Court (SC) judge.
Speaking exclusively to Samaa TV, Ausaf mentioned that while negative aspects surround Ahsan's resignation, there could also be positive outcomes.
Ausaf pointed out that the resignation might be linked to heightened differences within the institution.
He commented on the upcoming challenge of filling the three vacant seats in the Supreme Court, emphasising that it would be beneficial for the country if these positions are promptly occupied.
– Justice Ijazul Ahsan resigns from his position –
The Supreme Court’s senior-most judge, Ijazul Ahsan, resigned on Thursday, a day after Justice Mazahar Ali Naqvi resigned from office.
According to the sources, Justice Ijazul Ahsan has sent his written resignation to the President, Dr. Arif Alvi, but the text has not been revealed yet.
Justice Ijazul Hassan, the third-most senior judge on the Supreme Court, was notably absent from today's meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council. With his position in seniority, Justice Ejazul Hassan was considered the leading candidate for the role of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, expected to assume the position in October 2024.
