Islamabad – June 30, 2025: In a significant judicial development, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar Dogar and three other senior judges were officially sworn in as regular Chief Justices of their respective High Courts on Sunday, following approval by the President of Pakistan on the recommendation of the Judicial Commission.
The appointments reflect a move toward stabilizing leadership across Pakistan’s judiciary, ensuring continuity and efficiency in high court administrations.
List of Appointed Chief Justices
According to official notifications, the following judges have assumed office as permanent Chief Justices:
- Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar Dogar – Lahore High Court (LHC)
- Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui – Sindh High Court (SHC)
- Justice Ijaz Anwar – Peshawar High Court (PHC)
- Justice Hashim Kakar – Balochistan High Court (BHC)
The oath-taking ceremonies were held simultaneously in each province, administered by respective governors and attended by legal dignitaries and bar representatives.
Background and Significance
All four judges had been serving as acting chief justices and were elevated to regular positions after the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) finalized their nominations earlier this month.
The appointments come amid growing calls for judicial consistency, expedited case management, and greater transparency in the high courts, particularly in constitutional, civil, and human rights matters.
“These appointments are expected to bring long-term stability and continuity to judicial policymaking at the provincial level,” said a senior legal analyst.
Judiciary and Reform Expectations
The newly appointed chief justices are expected to play key roles in:
- Reducing case backlog and delays
- Ensuring implementation of judicial reforms
- Overseeing election-related legal disputes in their jurisdictions
- Enhancing public trust in the judicial process
The legal community, including provincial bar councils, welcomed the appointments and urged the new leadership to uphold judicial independence and transparency.
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