Justice Qazi Faez Isa Begins Chamber Work Ahead of Retirement
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa has started his chamber work as he prepares to retire this Friday. Appointed as the 29th CJP last year, Justice Isa will be writing judgments during this time. The bench room of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has been relocated in preparation for the transition.
Meanwhile, a 12-member Parliamentary Committee, containing members from both government and opposition benches, will convene to discuss the appointment of the new CJP. The three most senior judges in contention are Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, and Justice Yahya Afridi. Notable figures in the committee include Senator Azam Nazir Tarar, Barrister Ali Zafar, and PPP leaders like Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.
This pivotal appointment process will play a crucial role in the judicial landscape of Pakistan. Stay tuned for more updates on the selection of the new Chief Justice of Pakistan.