ISLAMABAD: Justice Athar Minallah on Wednesday took oath as the new Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC).
President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath to Justice Minallah in a ceremony held at President House.
He succeeded Justice Mohammad Anwar Khan Kasi, who retired on November 27, after serving as the chief justice of IHC for seven years, 10 months and 23 days.
On November 1, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (SJC) chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar had recommended Justice Minallah as the new IHC chief justice, which was approved by President Arif Alvi on November 14.
