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Ahsan Bhawan Elected as Judicial Commission Member

Ahsan Bhawan elected as a Judicial Commission member with 14 votes, representing the Pakistan Bar Council. His election follows the resignation of Akhtar Hussain.
2025-02-26
Ahsan Bhawan Elected as Judicial Commission Member

Lawyer leader Ahsan Bhawan has been elected as a member of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). He secured 14 votes in the election conducted by the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and will now represent the PBC in the Judicial Commission.

Election Details

The Pakistan Bar Council meeting saw 19 members participate in the voting process:

  • 14 voted in favor of Ahsan Bhawan.
  • 4 members opposed his election.
  • 1 member abstained from voting.

This election follows the resignation of Akhtar Hussain, a previous Pakistan Bar Council representative in the Judicial Commission.

Background

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is responsible for nominating and approving judges for the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Federal Shariat Court. The Pakistan Bar Council plays a crucial role in ensuring representation of lawyers in this process.

With his election, Ahsan Bhawan is expected to actively participate in judicial appointments and advocate for legal professionals within the commission.