Justice Munib Akhtar sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan

Staff Report

KARACHI: Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Munib Akhtar, was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Monday in the absence of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, who is currently abroad.

The oath-taking marks a temporary transition in the country's top judicial office until the chief justice returns.

According to a press release issued by the Supreme Court, the oath-taking ceremony was held in a simple and dignified manner at the Supreme Court Branch Registry in Karachi. The oath was administered by Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui.

Justice Munib Akhtar will serve as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan during the overseas visit of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. Being the senior-most judge of the apex court after the Chief Justice, Justice Munib Akhtar assumed the responsibilities of the office in line with established constitutional and judicial practice.

The ceremony was attended by judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Federal Constitutional Court, along with senior judicial officers, court officials, and members of the Supreme Court staff.