SLAMABAD – July 8:
President Asif Ali Zardari formally administered the oath of office to Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar as the new Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) during a dignified oath-taking ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday.
The ceremony was graced by prominent figures from the judiciary, executive, and legal communities. Among the distinguished attendees were Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, federal ministers, parliamentarians, senior judges, representatives of the legal fraternity, law officers, and media personnel.
Prior to this appointment, Justice Sarfraz Dogar had been serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, where he oversaw various judicial matters with commendable professionalism and integrity.
The elevation of Justice Dogar to the prestigious position marks a significant development in the country’s judicial landscape, promising continued commitment to justice and constitutional values.