Question: Who has been appointed as Chief Justice of Pakistan?
(a) Mian Saqib Nisar
(b) Anwar Zaheer Jamali
(c) Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa
(d) Gulzar Ahmed
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- President Arif Alvi appointed Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa as Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). He succeded Justice Saqib Nisar.
- Justice Khosa is the 26th Chief Justice of Pakistan.
- He took charge on 18 January 2019. He will serve as CJP (Chief Justice of Pakistan) till December 20, 2019
- The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) is the head of the judiciary in Pakistan (the judicature branch of government) and the chief judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Links:
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/414214-profile-of-justice-asif-saeed-khosa-pakistans-new-chief-justice
http://www.supremecourt.gov.pk/web/page.asp?id=411