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Justice Munib Akhtar Takes Oath as Acting Chief Justice

He will oversee judicial affairs while Chief Justice Yahya Afridi is away, with the Chief Justice expected back on October 21.

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Justice Munib Akhtar Takes Oath as Acting Chief Justice
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Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan while CJP Yahya Afridi is away; Afridi is expected back on October 21.

Justice Munib Akhtar took oath as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Thursday, October 15, during the absence of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. Justice Jamal Mandokhail administered the oath at a ceremony at the Supreme Court, attended by Supreme Court judges, court staff and other prominent personalities.

Duration of the Arrangement

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi is expected to return from a private visit to England on October 21, after which he will resume his duties. Until then, Justice Munib Akhtar will perform the responsibilities of acting chief justice and oversee judicial affairs.

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