ISLAMABAD: Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has unanimously approved nomination of senior Puisne Judge Justice Aamer Farooq as New Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC).

JCP meeting held under chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to consider appointment of senior judge.

After nine months of deadlock, Judicial Commission of Pakistan last week approved elevation of three high courts judges, including IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah to Supreme Court. After elevation of Justice Minallah to apex court, two seats in high court stood vacant.

Parliamentary Committee of Judges' Appointment is holding a meeting on November 3 to consider JCP proposals regarding the elevation of three high court judges, including IHC CJ Minallah. During its meeting held on October 24, JCP by a majority of 5-4 did not approve nomination of Justice Shafi Siddiqui, who is sixth on seniority list of Sindh High Court Judges.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 02 2022

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