Tag: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan, or JCP, is the constitutional body responsible for nominating judges to Pakistan’s superior courts. It is chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and now includes representatives from both the Supreme Court and the Federal Constitutional Court, alongside government, parliamentary and bar council members. Its most recent meetings have dealt with judge transfers, appointment rules, and performance evaluation criteria for High Court judges. Background The JCP was created under Article 175A of the Constitution following the 18th Amendment in 2010. For over a decade, it kept…

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