Posted 3/20/2024, 11:38:00 AM
Zardari Dismisses Ex-Supreme Court Justice Naqvi for Judicial Misconduct
- President Zardari approves dismissal of ex-Supreme Court Justice Mazahar Ali Naqvi based on misconduct findings by Supreme Judicial Council (SJC)
- SJC had recommended Naqvi's removal, finding him guilty of misconduct in office as judge
- Naqvi had unexpectedly resigned in January along with another judge, but SJC continued misconduct proceedings
- SJC considered multiple complaints against Naqvi and found substance in one, deeming him guilty of misconduct
- Notification issued withdrawing earlier notice of Naqvi's resignation, removing him effectively from date of resignation for misconduct