Parliamentary Committee approves judges nominated for Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on the Appointment of Judges has approved the appointments of several key judicial figures to the Supreme Court, according to sources familiar with the matter. This decision follows recommendations made by the Judicial Commission.

Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Shehzad Malik is set to join the Supreme Court following the committee’s approval. Additionally, the committee has greenlit the appointments of Justice Shahid Bilal from the LHC and Chief Justice Aqeel Abbasi of the Sindh High Court (SHC).

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These approvals reflect the committee’s endorsement of their judicial competence and commitment to upholding the rule of law.

This series of appointments comes amid ongoing discussions about the role and speeches of judges in the Supreme Court, highlighting the judiciary’s evolving landscape. The newly approved judges are expected to play pivotal roles in addressing significant legal issues and shaping the future of the nation’s highest court.