ISLAMABAD: Justice Ayesha Malik today took oath as first female judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The oath was administered to Justice Ayesha by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed, while Justice Umar Ata Bandial, who has been nominated as the next top judge of Pakistan, and other SC judges, also attended the ceremony.
On the occassion, CJP Ahmed said that no one can take the credit for Justice Ayesha’s appointment as an SC judge.
“Justice Ayesha has been appointed on the basis of her merit,” the CJP said.
Meanwhile, Justice Ayesha’s appointment as the first woman to serve as an apex court judge garnered massive applause from federal ministers and others on Twitter.
‘A land mark elevation’
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry shared a picture of Justice Ayesha taking the oath to congratulate her.
The minister expressed hope that the newly appointed judge will prove to be “an asset to our judicial hierarchy”.
A powerful picture symbolises the women empowerment in Pakistan, I hope she will be an asset to our Judicial hierarchy… Congratulations #JusticeAyeshaMalik a land mark elevation,” Fawad wrote.
‘Historic moment’
Federal minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari also took to Twitter to acknowledge Justice Ayesha’s appointment.
“Historic moment — first woman judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan,” Mazaari wrote.
‘Inspiration for women’
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz termed the appointment of Justice Ayesha as the first female apex court judge an “inspirational moment for the women” of Pakistan.
