Justice Yahya Afridi was sworn in as the 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan today (Saturday, October 26), succeeding Justice Qazi Faez Isa as the country’s top judge.
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According to the media reports, the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari administered oath to the newly-appointed Chife Jutice of Pakistan in a prestigious ceremony at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The new CJP will serve the post for a fixed three-year term.
Justice Yahya Afridi has succeeded former Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, who retired and relinquished charge as the top judge yesterday (Friday, October 25). He is the first to be appointed under Articles 175A(3), 177, and 179 of the Constitution following the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
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