Pakistan Studies

The Supreme Court of Pakistan was established in 1956 following the adoption of Pakistan's first constitution. This marked the formal creation of the Supreme Court as the highest judicial authority in the country.

In Pakistan, the appointment of a Chief Justice is primarily made on the recommendation of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, which is the constitutional body responsible for judicial appointments. The Parliamentary Committee reviews the recommendations but does not directly recommend appointments, so option B is the most accurate.

Sir Abdul Rashid served as the Chief Justice of Pakistan from 1954 to 1960, making option A the correct answer. The other options do not correspond to his tenure.

Justice Yahya Afridi took oath as Chief Justice at the Supreme Court Building, which is the official venue for such judicial ceremonies in Pakistan.

Article 175A of the Constitution of Pakistan specifically deals with the appointment of the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. The other articles listed do not pertain to judicial appointments.

The current Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2020. This is a key career milestone relevant to his judicial service.

As of May 2026, the Chief Justice of Pakistan is Justice Yahya Afridi. He took oath as the 30th Chief Justice on October 26, 2024, and is expected to serve a three-year term until October 26, 2027. Therefore, the previously stated answer, Qazi Faez Isa, who was Chief Justice before Yahya Afridi, is no longer the current Chief Justice by May 2026.

As of May 2026, Justice Yahya Afridi is the Chief Justice of Pakistan. He took oath as the 30th Chief Justice on October 26, 2024, and is expected to serve a three-year term until October 26, 2027. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Dawn and Arab News. The other options, including Qazi Faez Isa, Umar Ata Bandial, and Mansoor Ali Shah, are former or other justices but not the current Chief Justice at that time.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan is appointed by the President of Pakistan, as per the Constitution. The other options do not have the authority to appoint the Chief Justice.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was effectively restored to its original shape during the tenure of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. This restoration followed the Lawyers' Movement which began after the suspension of the judiciary by General Pervez Musharraf in 2007. The movement led to the reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry in 2009 and the re-establishment of the constitutional order. Subsequent reforms, including the 18th Amendment, further entrenched the supremacy of the 1973 Constitution. Other options such as Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Munir were not involved in this restoration, and the option 'Several Chief Justices' is too vague and inaccurate for this specific event.