Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Barrister Aqeel Malik stated that matters concerning former intelligence chief retired Lt Gen Faiz Hameed had entered their final stage.
Expressing his views on the Samaa TV program “Do Tok With Kiran Naz” on Saturday, Malik mentioned that the federal government had not yet decided whether a provincial delegation would be sent to Afghanistan. He further revealed that the transfer of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa inspector general had been a long-standing request from the provincial chief minister.
Discussing judicial appointments, Malik asserted that high court chief justices from the provinces would be appointed based on seniority. He added that the commission would decide whether an existing judge from another province could be appointed as a high court chief justice.
Explaining the appointments to Islamabad High Court, Malik emphasized, “The chief justice of Islamabad High Court must be selected from among the senior judges.” He confirmed that the Judicial Commission would decide on the transfer of judges in its upcoming meeting.
Regarding potential Supreme Court elevations, a spokesperson for government legal affairs stated that even the most senior judge could be elevated. Malik mentioned that the elevation of one or two judges from Islamabad High Court to the Supreme Court remained a possibility.
He made it clear that the Judicial Commission would convene on February 10 to deliberate on these judicial matters.
