The legal fraternity and the opposition in Pakistan are not against new Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. They object to the constitutional amendment that caused his appointment.

Pakistan’s lawmakers belonging to the ruling alliance picked a junior judge as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, a move which may spark another round of political and legal battle in the country that needs stability.

Justice Yahya Afridi, nominated as Pakistan’s next chief justice, was born on 23 January 1965 in Dera Ghazi Khan. His nomination has been approved by the parliamentary committee with a two-thirds majority, and his name has been forwarded to the prime minister for final approval.

As the tenure of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa nears its end, attention is now turning to the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, one of whom is expected to be appointed as the next Chief Justice. Among the contenders are Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Muneeb Akhtar and Justice Yahya Afridi.

Government amends constitution, authorizing parliament to select Supreme Court chief justice, a move opposition parties and independent critics slam as infringement on judicial independence

In a significant development, Justice Yahya Afridi has been nominated as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan. The decision comes after a parliamentary

Pakistan approved changes to the constitution on Monday, which included empowering parliament to pick the Supreme Court's chief justice, drawing criticism from opposition parties who said it was an attempt to subvert the judiciary.