Islamabad: (RightNow) Justice Muneeb Akhtar has taken the oath as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court.

Justice Jamal Mandokhail administered the oath to Justice Muneeb Akhtar. Supreme Court judges, judicial staff, and other key figures attended the ceremony.

In the absence of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Muneeb Akhtar will oversee judicial affairs. Yahya Afridi is expected to return from England on October 21.

This appointment is significant to ensure the Supreme Court’s proceedings remain unaffected. Under Justice Muneeb Akhtar’s leadership, the court’s work will continue smoothly.

It is noteworthy that Chief Justice Yahya Afridi is on a private visit to England and is expected to return on October 21.