Three judges of Pakistan’s Federal Shariat Court took oath on Friday, marking the first phase of the court’s expansion to six members. Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan administered the oath to Justices Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Amir Farooq, and Ali Baqar Najfi. Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar also attended the ceremony.
The Ministry of Law had earlier issued a notification confirming the appointment of six judges to the Federal Shariat Court. The complete roster includes Justices Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Amir Farooq, Ali Baqar Najfi, KK Agha, Rozi Khan from Balochistan, and Arshad Hussain Shah from Peshawar High Court. This move strengthens the court after recent vacancies.
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The oath-taking comes after the resignations of Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah. They stepped down citing concerns over the 27th constitutional amendment, leaving two key positions vacant. Their resignation highlighted tensions around judicial appointments and constitutional reforms.
Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan welcomed the new judges and emphasized their role in upholding Islamic and constitutional law. He called on them to ensure justice, transparency, and impartiality in the court’s proceedings. The ceremony underscored the judiciary’s commitment to institutional continuity.
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Legal experts noted that the Federal Shariat Court’s full bench will now handle cases more efficiently. Observers said the appointments will affect key decisions on Shariah-compliant legislation and constitutional matters. The court’s strengthened bench is expected to stabilize judicial operations after recent disruptions.