Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi Takes Oath As Acting Federal Constitutional Court CJ

ISLAMABAD: Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi has officially taken the oath of office as the acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, marking a significant transitional milestone in Pakistan’s evolving superior judicial hierarchy following recent structural reforms.

The solemn oath-taking ceremony drew senior judges, representatives of federal bar councils, and prominent legal practitioners. Justice Rizvi, who brings decades of judicial experience across the provincial high courts and the apex bench, assumed the key leadership post to ensure unbroken continuity in the administration of justice and constitutional dispute resolution.

The appointment comes at a pivotal juncture as Pakistan’s superior judiciary undergoes wide-ranging procedural adjustments following the enactment of key constitutional revisions. Legal analysts emphasize that the steady operation of specialized constitutional adjudication bodies remains critical to clearing chronic case backlogs, preserving institutional balance, and addressing high-stakes federal petitions with procedural clarity.

In his interim capacity, Justice Rizvi is expected to supervise initial administrative appointments, constitute operational benches, and schedule pending constitutional matters for expedited hearings. The legal fraternity and bar associations have welcomed the swearing-in, anticipating swift procedural directives to streamline judicial proceedings in the weeks ahead.