Islamabad (Web Desk): Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah took oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) on Monday.
The oath was administered by Justice Munib Akhtar in a simple and dignified ceremony at the Supreme Court, Islamabad.
Syed Zakria Ali Shah, Additional Registrar (Admn), Supreme Court, conducted the proceedings of oath taking ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Attorney General for Pakistan, Senior Lawyers and Officers of the Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan.
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has taken over the duties during the absence of CJP Yahya Afridi, who is on official visit to China.
CJP Justice Afridi is attending the 20th Conference of Chief Justices of Supreme Courts of SCO Member States in Hangzhou, which is scheduled from April 22 to April 26.
This conference provides an opportunity for judicial leaders to engage in discussions on enhancing cooperation and upholding the rule of law among member states.
