The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) proposed the name of Lahore High Court (LHC) judge, Mazahar Ali Akbar, for elevation to the apex court. The Judicial Commission in this regard was held in the Supreme Court building here on Wednesday, which was presided over by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed. It was participated by Justice Mushir Alam, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Maqbool Baqir, former judge Justice Dost Muhammad, Federal Minister of Law and Justice Dr Muhammad Farogh Naseem, and a representative of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC).

The position in the top court remains vacant after the retirement of former chief justice Asif Saeed Khosa. Justice Naqvi is currently, the third senior-most LHC judge and is known for his expertise in criminal law. In case of elevation, he will work as the Supreme Court judge until August 31, 2025.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2020

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