Islamabad, August 20, 2021 (PPI-OT):Hon’ble Mr. Justice Umar Ata Bandial has taken oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan. The oath was administered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Qazi Faez Isa in a simple but dignified ceremony in the Supreme Court, Islamabad today i.e. 20.08.2021. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Umar Ata Bandial will act as Chief Justice of Pakistan during the period, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Chief Justice of Pakistan remains abroad.
Hon’ble Judges of Supreme Court of Pakistan, senior lawyers, Law Officers and officers of Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan attended the ceremony. Registrar Supreme Court of Pakistan conducted the proceedings of oath taking ceremony. Officers and staff of the Supreme Court of Pakistan were also present on the occasion.
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