Islamabad: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi took the oath of office as Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan. According to Press Information Department, the transition comes as the current Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, is on an official visit to Azerbaijan from October 19 to 24, 2026. This visit follows an invitation extended to the Court after it was granted observer status by the Conference of Constitutional Courts and Institutions Exercising Constitutional Jurisdiction of the Turkic World (TÜRK-AY) in July 2026.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Aamer Farooq administered the oath of office to Justice Rizvi during a ceremony at the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan. The event was attended by the Hon’ble Judges of the Court, office-bearers of the legal fraternity, and officers of the Court. Following the ceremony, Justice Rizvi assumed his responsibilities as Acting Chief Justice, ensuring continuity in the Court’s judicial and administrative functions.

The Federal Constitutional Court emphasized its commitment to maintaining institutional continuity and the uninterrupted administration of constitutional justice. The Court reiterated its dedication to upholding the supremacy of the Constitution and fulfilling its constitutional and legal duties.