President Zardari approves issuance of Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s retirement notification with effect from 30-06-2021

ISLAMABAD, May 03 (SABAH): President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the issuance of retirement notification of Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, on attaining the age of superannuation with effect from 30-06-2021.

In the light of the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s judgment of 22-03-2024, he approved the issuance of retirement notification under Article 195 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

The President also approved the withdrawal of the Law and Justice Division’s notification, dated 11-10-2018, regarding Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s removal as Judge, Islamabad High Court.

Earlier, Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui had been removed as Judge of Islamabad High Court, vide notification dated 11.10.2018, upon the recommendations of the Supreme Judicial Council of Pakistan, under Article 209(6) of the Constitution.

The President of Pakistan approved the proposals of the Ministry of Law and Justice on the advice of the Prime Minister.