The federal law ministry issued a notification on Saturday confirming the appointment of two ad hoc judges to the Supreme Court (SC). The strength of the SC is now 19, with 17 permanent and 2 ad hoc judges.
The notification come a day after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment of two former Supreme Court judges, Justice (R) Tariq Masood and Justice (R) Mazhar Alam Mian Khel, as ad hoc judges for a period of one year.
This decision, made under Article 182 of the Constitution, is aimed at enhancing the court’s capacity to deliver justice efficiently.
Justice Tariq Masood and Justice Mazhar Alam Mian Khel, both with extensive experience from their previous tenures in the Supreme Court, are expected to significantly bolster the court’s ability to manage its caseload.
The appointment of these seasoned judges is anticipated to bring valuable expertise and depth to the Supreme Court, allowing it to tackle complex cases more effectively.
Their addition is expected to alleviate the workload on the current judges and ensure the timely disposal of cases.
