ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Justice Munib Akhtar has taken oath as the acting chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), assuming the responsibilities of the country's top judicial office during the absence of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi.
Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar administered the oath to Justice Munib Akhtar at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court Judges' Block.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Supreme Court judges, law officers and members of the court staff.
Justice Munib Akhtar will perform the duties of acting chief justice while CJP Yahya Afridi is on an official visit to South Korea from October 27 to November 4.