Yahya Afridi
Coverage of Yahya Afridi in the Nexus archive.
- Judicial Commission of Pakistan suggests judges for high court slots
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) recommended a six-month extension for Justice Khalid Hussain Shahani as an additional judge in the Sindh High Court (SHC) and proposed appointments for five vacant high court positions. It also considered nominations for the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and confirmed four additional judges as permanent judges in the provincial high courts after evaluations.
- Judicial Commission of Pakistan initiates process to fill high court vacancies
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has initiated a process to fill 10 vacant additional judge positions in the Lahore High Court. The commission approved new interview rules and established a seven-member panel to evaluate candidates, following the 27th Constitutional Amendment that expanded the JCP's authority to set judicial appointment criteria.
- SJC allows judges to attend political, diplomatic functions with prior approval
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) in Pakistan amended the Code of Conduct for judges to allow superior court judges to attend political or diplomatic functions with prior approval from chief justices. The June 11 meeting, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, also included the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) in the code's title and updated procedures for reporting attempts to influence judicial decisions.