ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, on Tuesday said that after the appointment of the new chief justice, constitutional benches could be formed within a week.
"I believe there will be five-member bench in the Supreme Court and three-member benches in the high courts," added the advisor.
He said that the names considered for the chief justice were the three most senior judges.
"All three are excellent judges and exceptional individuals."
He stressed that the principle, as outlined by the Supreme Court itself, is based on both seniority and suitability among the top three candidates.