Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday appointed Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Musarrat Hilali as a judge of the Supreme Court, according to a notification issued from the Ministry of Law and Justice. The notification said her appointment would come into effect when she takes her oath. A day ago, an eight-member Parliamentary Committee on Judges’ Appointments approved the unanimous approval given by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on June 14 to elevate Justice Hilali to the apex court.
With her elevation, the Supreme Court will have two women judges, with the first being Justice Ayesha A. Malik. Meanwhile, the number of judges on the top court will increase to 16 out of a total sanctioned strength of 17.
