Jcp’s Decision: SHC chief justice elevated to SC

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan approved, on Tuesday, the elevation of Sindh High Court (SHC) Chief Justice Sajjad Ali Shah to the Supreme Court. The decision was taken by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar, who is also the chairman of the JCP. Meanwhile, the commission also recommended appointing senior judge Justice Ahmed Ali M Sheikh as the new CJ for the SHC. Following Shah’s promotion, who will take charge in March, the strength of the apex court will be completed.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 22^nd, 2017.