Two ad hoc SC judges sworn in

Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel have officially taken their oaths as ad hoc judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

The swearing-in ceremony, held on the apex court premises in the federal capital, Islamabad, was presided over by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who administered the oath.

A day earlier, the Ministry of Law and Justice had issued the notification regarding the appointment of the two judges.

"The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is pleased to appoint Mr Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Mr Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, former judges of the Supreme Court, as ad hoc judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan to attend the sittings of the court for a period of one year with effect from the date they enter upon their offices," the notification had read.

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan had recommended the appointments to address the workload and ensure the smooth functioning of the Supreme Court.

Earlier, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel had declined the position of ad hoc judge before accepting the appointment.

The event was attended by notable figures including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, various law officers, lawyers, and court staff.