🔥 Trending Chief Justice of Pakistan: Who is the Current Holder of the Office?

The current Chief Justice of Pakistan is Justice Yahya Afridi ⁵. He assumed office on October 26, 2024, after being appointed by Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari ⁵. Justice Afridi is the 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan ⁸.

Role of the Chief Justice of Pakistan

The Chief Justice of Pakistan holds the highest judicial office in the country ¹⁶. As the chief judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, they are responsible for ¹⁶:

• Presiding over the Supreme Court.
• Administering the judicial system of Pakistan.
• Hearing and deciding on cases of constitutional importance, appeals, and original jurisdiction matters.
• Ensuring the independence and integrity of the judiciary.

Recent Developments

On July 12, 2026, the Chief Justice of Pakistan engaged with law officers of the Islamabad Capital Territory ³.

It is important to note that while Justice Yahya Afridi is the current Chief Justice, Justice Munib Akhtar assumed charge as the Acting Chief Justice on June 22, 2026, at the Supreme Court Branch Karachi Registry ⁴. This typically occurs when the incumbent Chief Justice is unavailable, such as being on leave ⁴.