The JCP approved the nomination of Justice Mazhar, fifth in SHC seniority, with five members endorsing the move and four opposing it. However, dissenting members wondered as to why four senior SHC judges were being ignored. The PBC representative in the JCP – Akhtar Hussain – suggested postponing the JCP meeting until the retirement of Justice Mushir Alam. One member had even asked why four senior SHC judges, including SHC Chief Justice Ahmad Ali Sheikh, were being ignored. However, one will perform as an ad hoc SC judge.

Source: The Express Tribune July 28, 2021 12:22 UTC