BHC CJ Naeem Afghan to be ‘elevated’ to Supreme Court
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It has been decided to elevate Balochistan High Court (BHC) Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday, quoting sources.
According to the sources, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa has nominated Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan as Supreme Court judge.
A meeting of the Judicial Commission to be held on February 23 will consider the appointment of Justice Naeem Akhtar. The meeting also ponder over the appointment of a new chief justice of Lahore High Court (LHC).
Three vacancies are lying vacant at the moment in the Supreme Court. Although the apex court should have a strength of 17 but presently 14 judges are performing their duties.
Reporter Amanat Gishkori