LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum likely to be elevated to Supreme Court

The process for appointing another woman judge to the Supreme Court has reportedly been completed, with Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Justice Aalia Neelum expected to be elevated to the apex court next month, according to informed sources.

Sources said Justice Aalia Neelum is likely to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in August following the retirement of Supreme Court's Justice Musarrat Hilali, who is scheduled to retire on August 8.

The sources added that Justice Aalia Neelum will fill the vacancy created by Justice Musarrat Hilali's retirement, ensuring continued representation from the Lahore High Court on the Supreme Court bench.

Following Justice Aalia Neelum's expected elevation, the race for the office of Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court is expected to begin. According to sources, three senior judges are likely to be considered for the top judicial post.

The judges under consideration include Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh, Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan and Justice Shahbaz Ali Rizvi.

No official notification regarding the appointments has yet been issued.