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Judicial Commission to Consider Appointments of Chief Justices on May 19
Judicial Commission meeting on May 19 to decide appointments of permanent Chief Justices in all four high courts. Nominations open till May 4.
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by News Desk
2025-04-19
Judicial Commission to Consider Appointments of Chief Justices on May 19

In a significant development for Pakistan’s judiciary, it has been decided to appoint permanent Chief Justices in all four high courts, including the Islamabad High Court (IHC). According to reliable sources, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) will now meet on May 19 to deliberate on these key appointments, following a rescheduling of its earlier meeting originally planned for May 2.

Sources confirm that the upcoming JCP meeting will specifically consider the appointments of Chief Justices of the Balochistan High Court and Sindh High Court, with similar deliberations for Peshawar High Court and Islamabad High Court also on the agenda.

To ensure a transparent selection process, the Commission has invited nominations for all four provincial high courts by May 4, and it is expected that three senior-most judges from each respective high court will be reviewed for elevation as Chief Justice.

However, a critical issue looms over the Islamabad High Court, where a dispute regarding the seniority of judges remains unresolved. This matter is currently pending before a constitutional bench, which is scheduled to be heard on April 22. The bench is headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and its decision may directly impact the appointment process for the IHC.

The appointments of permanent Chief Justices are seen as a crucial step in strengthening judicial independence and stability within the provincial high courts. Observers say that with several acting chief justices serving across provinces, the move is expected to streamline judicial leadership and decision-making.

The legal community and political analysts will be closely watching the proceedings of the Judicial Commission on May 19, as the final decision may shape the future direction of the judiciary in Pakistan.

 
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