As the acting CJP, Justice Munib Akhtar takes an oath.

The most senior member of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Munib Akhtar, has been sworn in as Pakistan’s acting chief justice.

At the Supreme Court Branch Registry in Karachi, Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui delivered the oath to Justice Munib Akhtar in a ceremonial but straightforward ceremony.

While CJP Yahya Afridi travels overseas, Justice Munib Akhtar will serve as Pakistan’s chief justice.

The event was attended by judges from the Federal Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court.

Senior authorities and staff members attended the hearings, which were led by the Supreme Court registrar.