On February 14, 2025, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, Chief Justice of Pakistan, administered the oath of office to several newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a simple ceremony at the Supreme Court in Islamabad.
The following judges were sworn in:
– Mr. Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, Chief Justice of the High Court of Balochistan.
– Mr. Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, Chief Justice of the High Court of Sindh.
– Mr. Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, Senior Puisne Judge of the High Court of Sindh.
– Mr. Justice Shakeel Ahmad, Judge of the Peshawar High Court.
– Mr. Justice Aamer Farooq, Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court.
– Mr. Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court.
– Mr. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Judge of the Islamabad High Court, appointed as Acting Judge of the Supreme Court.
Despite protests from various segments of the legal community regarding the appointments made under the 26th Amendment, the oath-taking ceremony proceeded as planned. Concerns were raised over the process, but the ceremony was attended by Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court, senior judges from various High Courts, the Attorney General for Pakistan, senior lawyers, and Law Officers. The Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan and officers of the Supreme Court also attended.
The proceedings were conducted by Mr. Muhammad Salim Khan, Registrar of the Supreme Court. Officers and staff of the Supreme Court were also present during the ceremony.
