Answer and Detail: The correct answer is: Justice Yahya Afridi (یحيیٰ آفریدی).
Detail: Justice Yahya Afridi was sworn in as the 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan on Saturday during a prestigious oath-taking ceremony at the President House in Islamabad. He was administered the oath by the current President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. Justice Afridi is set to serve a tenure of three years, concluding on October 26, 2027.
His appointment was a significant milestone as it was the first under the newly legislated 26th Amendment, which necessitated the nomination by a Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC).
Justice Afridi succeeds Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who served as Chief Justice until his farewell yesterday during a full court reference where his tenure was commemorated.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, military chiefs such as Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and other senior judges of the Supreme Court. Speaking about Justice Afridi, PM Shehbaz Sharif remarked on his “wisdom, legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to upholding justice”, expressing confidence in his leadership to strengthen the rule of law in Pakistan.