President Alvi approves appointment of Justice Asif Saeed Khosa as Chief Justice of Pakistan

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President Alvi approves appointment of Justice Asif Saeed Khosa as Chief Justice of Pakistan

Dawn.com Haseeb Bhatti Published January 2, 2019

Justice Khosa will assume the charge of his office on January 18 after the retirement of Chief Justice Saqib Nisar a day earlier. —Dawn Archives

President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday approved the appointment of Justice Asif Saeed Khosa as new Chief Justice of Pakistan, DawnNewsTV reported.

Justice Khosa will assume the charge of his office on January 18 after the retirement of Chief Justice Saqib Nisar a day earlier.

Also read: 13 damning remarks made by Justice Khosa on Panamagate

Justice Khosa was born on December 21, 1954, in Dera Ghazi Khan. After completing his undergraduate and master’s degree from the University of Punjab, he went to the United Kingdom for higher studies. He obtained an LLM Degree from the University of Cambridge.

He has also served as an advocate in the Lahore High Court and Supreme Court of Pakistan.

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Usman

Jan 02, 2019 07:14pm

Good news for people, hope that accountability drive will keep proceeding

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Khaled

Jan 02, 2019 07:23pm

Good

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BhaRAT

Jan 02, 2019 07:38pm

He’s a great judge and very patriotic best of luck to him

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Qaiser Ahmed

Jan 02, 2019 07:42pm

A superb decision.

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khalid

Jan 02, 2019 07:56pm

Impressive credentials. I am sure the new CJ will continue to encourage the culture of accountability in our beloved Pakistan.

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Preface

Jan 02, 2019 08:02pm

CJP will be missed but honorable incoming CJP will keep the ball rolling even harder.

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Ali

Jan 02, 2019 08:16pm

Excellent. Chief Justice Asif Khosa is a man of great reputation who upholds the rule of law. The people of Pakistan thank retiring Chief Justice Saqib Nisar for great service to the nation.

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Jamal

Jan 02, 2019 08:17pm

We hope the new CJ will continue accountability process.

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Shampee

Jan 02, 2019 08:28pm

Hope he will continue and show his patriotism, wish he don't misjudge.

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Tariq Mahmood

Jan 02, 2019 08:29pm

Excellent choice. Bravo!!

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Arooj

Jan 02, 2019 08:35pm

Honorable Sir! Please keep interpreting the law in the better interest of Pakistan and the poor people of Pakistan. Rest assured the country will love you and remember you forever and beyond!!!

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Jan 02, 2019 08:39pm

Mr. Saqib Nisar has set a legacy and we hope that New chief justice will carry same.

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Mohan

Jan 02, 2019 08:53pm

Hope he is more level headed than the present one.

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N_Saq

Jan 02, 2019 08:59pm

I don't understand why CJP Saqib Nisar is retiring? In US justices to supreme court are appointed for life. They are only replaced when they are dead or they are physically incapable of carrying their duties. Saqib Nisar is a great judge and should be allowed to serve the nation as long as he can.

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Owais Mangal

Jan 02, 2019 10:00pm

Welcome aboard, respected Judge. May you continue to deliver justice.

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Waqas

Jan 02, 2019 10:01pm

Will see,If he follow the footsteps of his predecessor

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Barbar Khan

Jan 02, 2019 10:10pm

He will be even more proactive than SN.

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Hasnain

Jan 02, 2019 10:34pm

Inshallah Corrupt and Criminals politicians and bureaucrats will continue to be brought to justice and looted money is brought back to country.

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M Naqvi

Jan 02, 2019 10:36pm

Another goreat day for justice in Pakistan. Let us hope and pray that new Cheif justice will continue justice for all and without favour to none.

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Hafeez, Canada

Jan 02, 2019 10:44pm

No controversy this time???

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Jan 02, 2019 10:51pm

Many congratulations Justice Khosa for being our next CJP - nation is proud of our current CJP and on you and we expect same high standards and imparial decisions from you.

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hassan

Jan 02, 2019 10:56pm

as president has appointed Justice Asif Saeed Khosa as new CJP, i think as per his reputation and fame,he is an excellent choice who will keep up the pace set by his predecessors...

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Arshad patel

Jan 02, 2019 11:23pm

Hopefully good News for Pakistan......TIME will judge!

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Jan 02, 2019 11:43pm

As Chief Justice, Saqib Nisar has rendered exemplary service to the country and the nation is grateful for his impeccable performance. Justice Asif Khosa has proven himself to be a remarkable judge in terms of boldly imparting justice to the people with distinction and the nation welcomes him as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan

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Dr. Malhi

Jan 02, 2019 11:57pm

Good riddance

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Pak-UK

Jan 02, 2019 11:59pm

I hope he is bring revolutionary changes to justice system of Pakistan.

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Justicefirst

Jan 03, 2019 12:53am

The new CJ must accelerate the accountability process and the taste of the pudding is that we recover the looted wealth of the nation without fail.

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Tarik

Jan 03, 2019 01:24am

Hope his actions speak louder than his words.

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Zia

Jan 03, 2019 02:18am

One of the justices of panama scandal case. Very upright and independent judge. Good news for Pakistan

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Moth

Jan 03, 2019 02:33am

We are going to miss out CJ Saqib Nisar sahib deep in our heart. And we hope he will keep that momentum even after retirement. We also hope that our the new CJ will continue holding the same tourch and will continue the mission of CJ Saqib Nisar sahib.

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Malick

Jan 03, 2019 03:29am

CJP Saqib Nisar in his last year did extra than expectation. I keep more hopes in Justice Khosa. I suggest to Parliament that age of the Judges, The PM and Chief of Army, Naval and Airforce should be 80 years.

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Magnanimous approach

Jan 03, 2019 05:02am

Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, will even serve better. Wait and see.

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ahmad

Jan 03, 2019 05:27am

know him very well. A well reputed honest and clean person and the whole nation knows this!

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Dr. Ansari

Jan 03, 2019 07:04am

When will President Alvi & Ik pay serious attention to Problems of the people of Karachi? Enough of waderas!

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Ayub

Jan 03, 2019 07:21am

Good news.

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Khurshid Ahmed Yousfani

Jan 03, 2019 07:28am

good practices on the way, great.

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Obaid Ali

Jan 03, 2019 09:12am

It would be a great challenge to correct the history, restore integrity, impartiality and independency in decisions and compenste irreversible damages caused particularly in last one year. Hope to see emergence od dawn in time to come. Wishing all the best with sincere regards

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reality bites

Jan 03, 2019 01:04pm

CJP Nisar will be missed dearly. Congrats to Justice Khosa. I hope Justice can vigilantly look out for the interests of the Pakistani nation and root out corruption and keep the accountability process alive and well.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jan 03, 2019 03:57pm

An excellent decision. Hopefully, he will continue the good works of dispensing true justice of his predecessor with the same spirit and courage.

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Agha Mobeen

Jan 03, 2019 07:32pm

He enjoys a very good reputation as a judge and we wish he deliver speedy justice to the pending mega corruption cases.

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Imtiaz Ali Khan

Jan 04, 2019 12:02pm

Congratulation! A highly educated and above all a honest person. Good Luck Honorable Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa.

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