LAHORE: Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC), Justice Aalia Neelum, has initiated a formal process to fill all 60 approved judge positions in the court, including 18 currently vacant seats. The LHC has an approved strength of 60 judges, however, this number has never been fully achieved in the past. At present, 42 judges, including the Chief Justice, are performing judicial duties at the LHC, while 18 seats remain vacant. The selected names will then be forwarded by the Chief Justice and other commission members to the Chairman of the Judicial Commission. Lahore High Court Bar Secretary Farrukh Ilyas Cheema also welcomed the move, saying it would help ensure prompt justice and strengthen the judicial system.

Source: The Patriot January 21, 2026 08:12 UTC