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

Dawn.comHaseeb 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
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
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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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H
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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AW
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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