Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi ordered the transfer of the Supreme Court’s SP Security after a YouTuber took photos of him inside the court’s mosque.
Reports indicate the new CJP was praying when the incident occurred. Upon learning that the SP security officer was absent due to an official meeting, CJP Afridi expressed dissatisfaction and ordered the officer’s transfer. A new SP security officer has now assumed the role.
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Justice Afridi was sworn in a day earlier as Pakistan’s 30th Chief Justice, with President Asif Ali Zardari officiating. Dignitaries, including Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, military leaders, governors, chief ministers, and key federal ministers, attended the event.
Justice Afridi’s appointment followed the retirement of Justice Qazi Faez Isa and was carried out per the 26th Amendment’s new procedure, which mandates the CJP to be chosen from the three senior-most judges based on recommendations from a Special Parliamentary Committee.
