Following SC verdict: President approves Justice Siddiqui’s retirement

President Zardari approved issuance of retirement notification of Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui on attaining the age of superannuation, i.e., with effect from 30.06.2021

By Our Correspondent
May 04, 2024
President Asif Ali Zardari. — x/PPP media cell

ISLAMABAD: In light of the Supreme Court’s March 22, 2024 judgment, President Asif Ali Zardari Friday approved the issuance of retirement notification of Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui on attaining the age of superannuation, i.e., with effect from 30.06.2021.

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According to an announcement by the President House, President Zardari approved the issuance of retirement notification under Article 195 of the Constitution.

He also approved the withdrawal of the Law and Justice Division’s notification, dated 11.10.2018, regarding Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s removal as the Islamabad High Court judge.

The president approved the proposals of the Ministry of Law and Justice on the advice of prime minister.

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