Judicial Commission Approves Three New Additional Judges for Balochistan High Court

Islamabad / Quetta: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has formally approved the nominations of Mian Rauf Atta, Abdul Qayyum Lehri and Allah Dad Roshan for appointment as additional judges of the Balochistan High Court.

The important decision was taken during a high-level meeting of the Judicial Commission, where vacant judicial positions and the overall performance of the provincial high court were reviewed in detail. The approved nominations will now be forwarded to the Parliamentary Committee for final confirmation.

Brief Profiles and Judicial Experience of the Nominees

All three nominees have extensive experience in the fields of law and justice:

Mian Rauf Atta: A prominent legal professional who has played an active role in legal practice and bar associations.

Abdul Qayyum Lehri: A former district and sessions judge who has also served in important administrative positions as registrar of the Balochistan High Court and the Federal Shariat Court.

Allah Dad Roshan: A senior lawyer with extensive and distinguished experience in civil and criminal cases in Balochistan.

Improved Judicial Performance and Faster Disposal of Cases

The appointment of three new judges is expected to improve the performance of the Balochistan High Court and help expedite the disposal of pending cases.

Key Takeaways

Formal Approval: The Judicial Commission approved the nominations of Mian Rauf Atta, Abdul Qayyum Lehri and Allah Dad Roshan.

Next Step: Their names will be forwarded to the Parliamentary Committee on Judges’ Appointments for final confirmation.

Objective: To ensure the timely delivery of justice and reduce the backlog of cases in the province.