Hon’ble Mr. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi took the oath of office as Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan.
The Hon’ble Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, is on an official visit to Azerbaijan from 19 to 24 October 2026, pursuant to an invitation extended to the Court following the grant of observer status to it by the Conference of Constitutional Courts and Institutions Exercising Constitutional Jurisdiction of the Turkic World (TÜRK-AY) in July 2026. During his absence, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi will discharge the duties of Acting Chief Justice.
An oath-taking ceremony was held at the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan, where Hon’ble Mr. Justice Aamer Farooq administered the oath of office to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi. The ceremony was attended by the Hon’ble Judges of the Court, office-bearers of the legal fraternity and officers of the Court.
Following the ceremony, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi assumed charge as Acting Chief Justice to ensure continuity in the Court’s judicial and administrative functions and the uninterrupted, effective and timely administration of constitutional justice.
The arrangement reflects the Court’s commitment to institutional continuity, constitutional order and the uninterrupted discharge of its judicial responsibilities. The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan remains committed to upholding the supremacy of the Constitution and fulfilling its constitutional and legal obligations.
