President approves new high court judges

President approves new high court judges

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of additional judges to several high courts across the country, along with the confirmation of certain judges already serving in an additional capacity.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the president approved the appointment of additional judges to the Lahore High Court, Sindh High Court and Peshawar High Court. He also gave the go-ahead for appointments to the Islamabad High Court and Balochistan High Court.

The latest decisions are part of the process of strengthening the judicial system and filling vacant or additional judicial positions in various high courts.

In a separate decision, President Zardari approved measures to bring the salaries, allowances and pension benefits of Supreme Court judges on par with those of judges of the Federal Constitutional Court.

The president also approved amendments to the 1997 order governing leave, pension and other benefits available to high court judges. The amendments seek to update the existing framework governing judicial privileges and post-service benefits.

The Presidency further announced that President Zardari approved the appointment of Haroon Akhtar as the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Industries and Production.

The appointment adds another senior figure to the federal government’s economic and industrial policy team, with the industries and production sector remaining a key area for investment, manufacturing growth and economic development.