ISLAMABAD: Justice Munib Akhtar, the Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, took oath today as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan.
The oath was administered by Mr. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail at a simple and dignified ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad.
Justice Munib Akhtar will act as Chief Justice of Pakistan for the period during which Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi remains abroad on a private visit to the United Kingdom.
The Registrar of the Supreme Court conducted the proceedings of the oath-taking ceremony. Among those present were Judges of the Supreme Court, the Director General of the Federal Judicial Academy, the Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, the Secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council and Law Officers. Officers and staff of the Supreme Court were also in attendance.
