ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to appoint permanent Chief Justices to all four High Courts, including Islamabad High Court.
A private TV channel reported, citing sources, that the Judicial Commission’s meeting scheduled for May 2 has been rescheduled to May 19.
According to TV sources, the Judicial Commission will discuss the appointment of Chief Justices for Balochistan and Sindh High Courts during the May 19 meeting.
Sources also said the commission will consider permanent Chief Justices for Peshawar and Islamabad High Courts.
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The TV report added that nominations for the four provincial High Courts have been requested by May 4. The appointment of permanent Chief Justices will involve considering the names of the three senior-most judges.
It should be noted that a judges’ seniority dispute in Islamabad High Court is under hearing in a constitutional bench. The bench, headed by Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar, will hear the case on April 22.
This step is seen as important progress toward ensuring stable leadership in the judiciary, which will help the judicial system work more effectively.
