Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Barrister Aqeel Malik said that matters concerning former intelligence chief retired Lt Gen Faiz Hameed had entered their final stage.
Expressing his thoughts on Samaa TV programme "Do Tok With Kiran Naz" on Saturday, Malik said that the federal government had not yet decided whether a provincial delegation would be sent to Afghanistan. He further disclosed that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa inspector general’s transfer had been a longstanding request by the provincial chief minister.
Discussing judicial appointments, Malik asserted that high court chief justices from the provinces would be appointed based on seniority. He added that the commission would decide whether an existing judge from another province would be appointed as a high court chief justice.
Explaining Islamabad High Court appointments, Malik emphasised, "The chief justice of Islamabad High Court must be selected from among the senior judges." He confirmed that the Judicial Commission would determine the transfer of judges in its upcoming meeting.
Addressing potential Supreme Court elevations, a spokesperson for government legal affairs stated that even the most senior judge could be elevated. Malik remarked that the elevation of one or two judges from Islamabad High Court to the Supreme Court remained a possibility.
He made it clear that the Judicial Commission would convene on 10 February to deliberate on these judicial matters.
