Results for “Ayesha Malik” (3)

4 years ago

Justice Ayesha Malik sworn in as Pakistan's first female SC judge

Justice Ayesha Malik made history in Pakistan's judicial system on Monday when she was sworn in as the country's first female Supreme Court judge at an oath-taking ceremony held within the Supreme Court building. Justice Ayesha was sworn in by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed, with Justice Umar Ata Bandial, who has been nominated as Pakistan's next top judge, and other Supreme Court judges in attendance. Read More…

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4 years ago

JCP approves Justice Ayesha Malik's promotion to Supreme Court

On Thursday, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) had approved the elevation of Lahore High Court Justice Ayesha A. Malik to the Supreme Court. She will be the country's first-ever female judge to sit on the Supreme court. A JCP meeting chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed was held during which Justice Malik's elevation was approved by a majority of five votes against four. Last year, a lack of consensus during an extended meeting of the JCP on Sept 9 had forced the committee to dismiss her elevation. Read More…

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5 years ago

Justice Ayesha's appointment halted

Islamabad: The appointment of Justice Ayesha Malik to the supreme court has been halted due to the majority's disapproval. It was reported that Justice Qazi Faiz Issa could not give any opinion as he was abroad. In the Judicial Commission meeting, the majority voted against her appointment, only CJP Gulzar Ahmed, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Attorney General of Pakistan, and law minister supported her. Read More…

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