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Parliamentary Committee to Resume Meeting for Chief Justice Appointment Tonight
The parliamentary committee will reconvene tonight at 8:30 PM to discuss the appointment of the new Chief Justice of Pakistan. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar urges collaboration with PTI and SIC leaders for a consensus.
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by News Desk
2024-10-22
Parliamentary Committee to Resume Meeting for Chief Justice Appointment Tonight

The parliamentary committee tasked with appointing the new Chief Justice of Pakistan will reconvene tonight at 8:30 PM, as confirmed by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. The meeting aims to facilitate discussions surrounding the appointment of the next Chief Justice following the impending retirement of Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa on October 25.

 

During a previous session, Minister Tarar emphasized the importance of including leaders from both the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) in the discussions. He called for committee members to reach out and persuade PTI and SIC representatives to join the meeting, highlighting the need for broad consensus on such a pivotal issue.

 

Committee Composition and Agenda

The parliamentary committee, which includes members from various political parties, aims to recommend a successor to Chief Justice Isa from among the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court. Those present in the previous meeting included notable figures such as Khawaja Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, and members of the Sunni Ittehad Council, who participated despite initially boycotting the proceedings.

 

As part of the agenda, names of potential candidates, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Barrister Ali Zafar, and Hamid Raza, were put forth for consideration. The participation of leaders from Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) further underscores the multi-party engagement in this crucial process.

 

Call for Inclusivity

Minister Tarar’s call for inclusivity resonates within the context of the recent amendments affecting the appointment of the Chief Justice. The newly enacted 26th Constitutional Amendment alters the traditional procedure by requiring recommendations from the parliamentary committee, rather than the President directly appointing the most senior judge.

 

As the committee prepares for tonight's meeting, the hope is to reach a consensus that reflects a collaborative approach among political factions. This effort is seen as vital in maintaining the integrity of the judicial appointment process and ensuring that the new Chief Justice is accepted by a broad political spectrum.

 

Conclusion

As the parliamentary committee reconvenes, all eyes will be on the discussions that unfold tonight. With significant implications for Pakistan's judiciary and political landscape, the appointment of the new Chief Justice is poised to be a focal point of interest, and the collaborative efforts initiated by Minister Tarar could pave the way for a more unified approach in an often fractious political environment.
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