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Judicial Commission Meeting Tomorrow for Lahore High Court Judges Appointment
Key meeting tomorrow, chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, to consider 49 nominees for 10 additional judge positions in the Lahore High Court.
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by News Desk
2025-02-05
Judicial Commission Meeting Tomorrow for Lahore High Court Judges Appointment

A crucial meeting of the Judicial Commission, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, has been convened for Thursday, February 6, at 2:00 pm in the Supreme Court Committee Room to appoint 10 additional judges in the Lahore High Court.

The commission will review the names of 4 district sessions judges and 45 senior lawyers for the coveted positions. The nominations, received from various legal and judicial circles, are being thoroughly vetted to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.

District Sessions Judges Under Consideration

The following district sessions judges are being evaluated for appointment:

  • Qaiser Nazir Butt
  • Muhammad Akmal Khan
  • Jazeela Aslam
  • Abhar Gul Khan

Senior Lawyers Under Review

Among the 45 senior lawyers nominated for consideration are notable names such as:

  • Adnan Shuja Butt
  • Ayan Tariq Bhutta
  • Ambreen Anwar Raja
  • Asma Hamid
  • Bushra Qamar
  • Haseeb Shakoor Paracha
  • Khalid Ishaq
  • Malik Waqar Haider Awan
  • Saqib Jilani
  • Sabahat Rizvi

Significance of the Meeting

The Judicial Commission plays a pivotal role in ensuring judicial excellence through the appointment of competent judges. The Lahore High Court, being one of the most significant judicial bodies in the country, requires capable individuals to handle complex legal matters.

The commission will carefully assess the professional background, integrity, and judicial temperament of the candidates. The recommendations made during this session will significantly impact the judicial landscape of Punjab.

The outcome of this meeting will set a precedent for the future appointment of judges in the country's judicial system.

 
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