This development comes as the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, is on an official overseas visit from May 18 to May 25.

Islamabad: Justice Muneeb Akhtar was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan. The oath-taking ceremony was administered by Justice Yahya Afridi in a formal event at the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

The ceremony, which was held within the premises of the Supreme Court, saw the attendance of Supreme Court judges and senior lawyers. Notably, the media was not granted access to cover the event.

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This development comes as the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, is on an official overseas visit from May 18 to May 25. Justice Akhtar will serve as the Acting Chief Justice during this period, ensuring the continuity of judicial processes and administration within the highest court of the country.

Islamabad court summons Ali Amin Gandapur in arms and liquor case

In an important development in the arms and liquor recovery case, the local court in Islamabad has directed Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to appear in person on May 20.

The court posed new questions to Gandapur’s lawyer, Zahoorul Hasan, during the hearing.

The case dates back to October 30, 2016, when Ali Amin Gandapur was allegedly involved in an illegal gathering and violated the orders of the District Magistrate. The court is seeking clarification on several key points, including the PTI leader’s presence at the scene and his actions during the incident.

The court provided a detailed questionnaire to Zahoorul Hasan, Gandapur’s legal representative. Among the questions were inquiries about his awareness and understanding of the evidence and arguments presented in the case.

The court also questioned whether the KP CM participated in an unlawful assembly and fled from the scene using a black car, taking advantage of the nearby forest to escape.

Importantly, the court is examining the recovery of an unlicensed gun from Allah Nawaz, who was reportedly found wearing a bulletproof jacket in the back seat of Gandapur’s vehicle. In addition to the firearm, illegal weapons and a bottle of alcohol were also allegedly recovered from the car.