The appointments to fill vacant positions in the Supreme Court have been confirmed, with several key judicial figures slated for promotion.
According to reliable sources, the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Malik Shehzad Ahmad Khan, is set to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. This major judiciary reshuffle also includes Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan from the Lahore High Court, who has been designated to join the Supreme Court bench.
The current Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court is also slated to be appointed to the Supreme Court. In a consequential move, Justice Shujaat Ali Khan is expected to ascend as the new acting Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court following these transitions.
These appointments are part of a broader effort to strengthen the judiciary at the highest levels and ensure the effective administration of justice nationwide. The new designations are pending official announcements and the completion of formal procedures.