PTI reacts to appointment of Qazi Isa as Chief Justice

PTI reacts to appointment of Qazi Isa as Chief Justice

PTI has congratulated Justice Qazi Isa on taking the oath as the ChiefJustice. The PTI spokesperson stated that the foundation of a free andprosperous society is always based on justice, and societies that lackjustice and fairness are doomed.

According to the spokesperson, PTI is a party that upholds the principlesof law, justice, and the supremacy of the constitution. The PTI chairmanhas consistently emphasized the importance of upholding the constitutionand the rule of law. The spokesperson mentioned that PTI seeks to upholdthe sanctity of the constitution and the dignity of the law througheffective measures.

They emphasized that the judiciary is the center of hope for the nationwhen it comes to the sanctity of the law. Justice Qazi Isa was sworn in asthe 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan in a ceremony at the PresidentialPalace. The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, also took the oath ofoffice during the same event.

Justice Qazi Isa, born on October 26, 1959, in Quetta, is the son ofJustice Muhammad Esa, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Movement, and thegrandson of Prime Minister Khawaja Nazimuddin. In his judicial career,Justice Qazi Isa has written judgments on the composition of benches in theSupreme Court, the powers of the Chief Justice, and the procedure forinitiating cases, among other matters.

During PTI’s government, a presidential reference was filed to removeJustice Qazi Isa from his position, which was later declared null and void.Concerns from lawyers regarding not including Justice Qazi Isa in importantcases persisted for some time. He was the first judge to visit the victimsof the Jaranwala incident, and he also participated in the Golden Jubileeceremony of Pakistan’s constitution in the PTI government.

Leading the Supreme Court judges to resolve internal disputes, establishingprocedures for handling cases, streamlining the use of Article 184(3),reducing the backlog of cases, and restoring the dignity of the judiciaryin the current political landscape will present significant challenges forthe new Chief Justice, Justice Qazi Isa.