Munib Akhtar sworn in as acting chief justice of Pakistan

The Supreme Court's senior puisne judge takes charge while Chief Justice Yahya Afridi is on a private visit to the United Kingdom.

Justice Munib Akhtar, the Senior Puisne Judge, took oath as acting chief justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday, October 15.

He will act as Chief Justice of Pakistan while Justice Yahya Afridi is abroad on a private visit to the United Kingdom.

Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail administered the oath at a simple and dignified ceremony at the Supreme Court.

Judges, senior court officials and law officers attended, and the Registrar conducted the proceedings.

The sources do not say how long the acting arrangement will last.

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