Zardari approves appointment, extension of IHC judges
SC had ordered the government on December 21 to issue a notification in this regard back dated to November 21.
President approved the appointment of Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui and extension of Justice Noorulhaq Qureshi. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday approved the appointment of judges in Islamabad High Court, bringing to an end a standoff that has raged for over almost two months, Experss News reported.
Secretary law Yasmeen Ababs confirmed that a notification has been issued according to which Islamabad High Court judge Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui has been appointed on a permanent post, while Justice Noorulhaq Qureshi's term has been extended by six months.
The Supreme Court had on December 21, told the government to issue a notification back dated to November 21.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday approved the appointment of judges in Islamabad High Court, bringing to an end a standoff that has raged for over almost two months, Experss News reported.
Secretary law Yasmeen Ababs confirmed that a notification has been issued according to which Islamabad High Court judge Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui has been appointed on a permanent post, while Justice Noorulhaq Qureshi's term has been extended by six months.
The Supreme Court had on December 21, told the government to issue a notification back dated to November 21.