Islamabad: (RightNow) Three new judges have been sworn in as additional judges at the Islamabad High Court. Justice Ayaz Shaukat, Justice Umair Majeed Malik, and Justice Shah Rukh Arjumand took the oath. Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar presided over the ceremony.

The oath-taking ceremony was attended by high court judges, bar representatives, and lawyers. The presence of judges added significance to the event.

The President had already approved the appointment and confirmation of additional judges in high courts. Ten additional judges were appointed in Lahore High Court and three in Sindh High Court.

President Asif Zardari approved the appointment of three additional judges in Islamabad High Court. Additionally, four more additional judges have been made permanent in Peshawar High Court.

It is noteworthy that the appointment of additional judges aims to improve the judiciary’s performance. This will enable quicker hearings of court cases.