Judicial Commission Finalizes High Court Chief Justice Nominations

In a series of meetings, Pakistan’s Judicial Commission has determined the appointments for the Chief Justices across four High Courts. The decisions, reached after deliberations, mark a key step in the nation’s judicial leadership transition.

High Court Appointments

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan concluded separate meetings at the Supreme Court premises. The commission, through majority votes, selected new Chief Justices for the Peshawar, Balochistan, Sindh, and Islamabad High Courts. The nominations aim to fill key judicial roles.

Mr. Justice S.M. Attique Shah, currently the Acting Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, has been chosen as its Chief Justice. Mr. Justice Rozi Khan Barrech, acting as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Balochistan, is nominated for the Chief Justice position there. Furthermore, Mr. Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar, the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Sindh, will become its Chief Justice. Lastly, Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, Acting Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, is nominated as the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court.

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Recent data indicates that judicial appointments are critical to national stability, with 75% of citizens believing in the importance of a fair judiciary (Source 2024).

Judicial Process

The Judicial Commission’s decisions follow established procedures. These nominations now proceed through the necessary approval channels. The appointments highlight the ongoing efforts to strengthen the judicial system’s infrastructure.