Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as acting CJP

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jun, 2026) Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Munib Akhtar, on Monday took oath as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan during the absence of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, who is currently abroad.

According to a press release issued by the Supreme Court, the oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court Branch Registry in Karachi in a simple and dignified manner. The oath was administered by Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui.

Justice Munib Akhtar will perform the duties of the Chief Justice of Pakistan for the duration of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s visit abroad.

As the senior-most judge of the apex court after the Chief Justice, Justice Munib Akhtar has assumed the responsibilities of the office in accordance with established constitutional and judicial practice.

The ceremony was attended by judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan as well as judges of the Federal Constitutional Court. Senior judicial officers, court officials, and members of the Supreme Court staff were also present on the occasion.

The Registrar of the Supreme Court conducted the proceedings of the oath-taking ceremony.