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Constitutional role of Chief Justice
The Chief Justice is appointed on the principle of:
In Pakistan, the Chief Justice is appointed based on the principle of seniority among the judges of the Supreme Court. This is a constitutional convention to ensure impartiality and continuity in the judiciary.
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Judiciary (Justice Yahya Afridi)
Justice Yahya Afridi belongs to which High Court originally?
Justice Yahya Afridi originally belongs to the Peshawar High Court, which is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This is well-documented in official judicial records and news sources.
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Judicial succession
Who was the immediate predecessor of Justice Yahya Afridi as Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Justice Umar Ata Bandial was the immediate predecessor of Justice Yahya Afridi as Chief Justice of Pakistan. He served just before Afridi took office, making option D correct.
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Judicial retirement age
The retirement age of a Judge of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice, is:
According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the retirement age for a Judge of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice, is 70 years. This is a fixed age limit to ensure judicial accountability and renewal.
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Judicial history
Who was the Chief Justice of Pakistan during the 18th Amendment period?
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was the Chief Justice of Pakistan during the period when the 18th Amendment was passed in 2010. The other options served as Chief Justices at different times, but not during the 18th Amendment period.
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Judicial Commission
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan is chaired by:
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan is chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, as per the Constitution of Pakistan. This ensures judicial independence and oversight in the appointment of judges.
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Eligibility (age)
What is the minimum age for appointment as Chief Justice?
There is no specific minimum age prescribed for appointment as Chief Justice in Pakistan; the appointment is based on qualifications and seniority rather than a fixed age limit.
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Constitutional Provisions
The office of Chief Justice of Pakistan is established under:
The office of the Chief Justice of Pakistan is established under Article 177 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which deals with the appointment and qualifications of the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court.
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Federal Constitutional Court
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan’s first Chief Justice was appointed in:
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan was established recently through the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Justice Aminuddin Khan was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court in 2025, not 2023. His appointment was officially made by President Asif Ali Zardari in November 2025, and he was sworn in shortly thereafter. The other years listed are either future dates or incorrect.
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Tenure limits
The Chief Justice of Pakistan can serve a maximum of:
According to Article 179 of the Constitution of Pakistan, the Chief Justice of Pakistan serves a term of three years or until he attains the age of 65, whichever comes first. There is no fixed term beyond this, and the Chief Justice must retire upon reaching 65 years of age or after completing a three-year term if appointed late. There are no provisions for multiple terms or unlimited tenure. Thus, the maximum tenure is effectively limited by the retirement age or the three-year term, whichever is earlier.