SC withdraws security protocols from retired judges' widows

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday withdrew security protocols to the extent of widows of retired judges as they are not covered under the Presidential Order No 7 of 2018.

In a letter addressed to secretary Ministry of Interior regarding provision of security to retired judges, it was clarified that the apex court had revised its security protocols to the extent of widows of retired judges, as their inclusion in the said letter was inadvertent.

“The reference to widows has accordingly been withdrawn, since they are not covered under the Presidential Order No 7 of 2018,” the letter stated. The Supreme Court, however, reaffirmed that retired judges of the Supreme Court remain entitled to lifetime security strictly in accordance with the Presidential Order No 7 of 2018 and the applicable rules and protocols.

“This entitlement reflects the sensitive nature of their past office and the continuing security concerns that accompany it,” said a press release issued by the Public Relations Department of the Supreme Court.