ISLAMABAD, April 24 (TNS): The Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday took suo motu of an appeal filed by a visually-impaired advocate, advising the Lahore High Court (LHC) to reconsider him for the post of civil judge.
The advocate Yousuf Saleem filed a petition challenging the high court selection committee’s decision to turn him down for the post of a civil judge despite successfully clearing competitive examination.
Taking notice of the appeal, Justice Nisar directed the selection committee to conduct a fresh interview with the candidate.
The 25-year-old topped his law examination and received a gold medal from the University of Punjab.
