Justice Umar Ata Bandial Will Take Oath As Next CJP On Feb 2

ISLAMABAD: Following retirement of incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed, Justice Umar Ata Bandial will take oath as the next CJP on February 2.

CJP Gulzar Ahmed who served at the top judicial position for more than two years will retire on February 1.

According to a local private tv report, the law ministry started working on the summary regarding the appointment of Justice Bandial as CJP. The summary would be sent to the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi as per the law. After approval, the law ministry would issue notification regarding appointment on the top slot.

Justice Gulzar Ahmed took the charge as chief justice on December 21, 2019 by replacing Chief Justice Saqib Nisar.

Justice Bandial will continue as the chief justice till his retirement on September 18, 2023, and will hold the position for some 19 months.

After Justice Bandial’s superannuation, Justice Qazi Faez Isa will become the chief justice to serve this office for over one year till October 25, 2024.