Aamer Farooq
Aamer Farooq is the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court and a prominent figure in Pakistan's judiciary. He was mentioned in the news related to the ongoing protests by lawyers against the Judicial Commission of Pakistan's meeting to appoint judges, which was seen as controversial due to recent judicial transfers.
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Justice Aamer Farooq is part of the two-judge FCC bench that is considering the murder case of Arshad Sharif.
Arshad Sharif murder: Federal Constitutional Court wonders whether it can proceed with suo motu case - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-12-03
Justice Aamer Farooq has been made a member of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan.
3 key judicial bodies reconstituted in light of 27th Constitutional Amendment - PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-18
The then-IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the petition filed against Justice Jahangiri.
SC declares IHC order barring Justice Jahangiri from judicial work ‘null and void’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-30
Aamer Farooq is the former chief justice of the IHC and now serves as a Supreme Court Justice.
Events that led to the ‘demolition of Islamabad High Court’, in the words of its own judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
Then-IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq was addressed in a representation by the five judges regarding their placement on the seniority list.
Dispute within the IHC: 5 judges petition Supreme Court over benches, rosters, case transfers - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
Former IHC CJ Aamer Farooq had reserved judgement on the preliminary issue of the petition's maintainability.
IHC CJ to hear petition against fellow judge’s ‘fake degree’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-12
Chief Justice Aamer Farooq was part of the bench that issued a notice regarding the Punjab Prison Rules.
Eight PTI men ‘exonerated’ in Lahore corps commander house attack case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-29
Aamer Farooq was the then chief justice when the five judges challenged the transfer.
Judges opposing CJ Dogar’s transfer sidelined in committee reshuffling - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-19
Chief Justice Aamer Farooq allowed Dr Shumaila Naeem's appeal under the FPSC Ordinance.
Promotion rights of married women in govt jobs secured - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-03
Justice Aamer Farooq was one of the judges who accepted the review petitions.
PTI’s hopes dashed as rivals set to receive reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-03
Justice Aamer Farooq was elevated to the Supreme Court, leading to Justice Dogar's appointment as acting IHC chief justice.
SC Constitutional Bench dismisses pleas against transfer of IHC judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-19
Aamer Farooq is one of the judges on the constitutional bench.
Justice Mandokhail notes Justices Isa, Afridi acknowledged PTI’s right to reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-29
Justice Aamer Farooq was part of the constitutional bench.
Justice Mandokhail notes Justice Isa, Afridi acknowledged PTI’s right to reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-29Then-IHC CJ Aamer Farooq rejected the objections raised by judges regarding the transfer.
JCP meeting to pick high court CJs postponed, again - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-15
Justice Aamer Farooq is a member of the Constitutional Bench.
SC judges disagree on fate of reviews against reserved seats verdict - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-07Justice Aamer Farooq is part of the Supreme Court bench.
SC judges disagree on fate of reviews against reserved seats verdict - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-07Justice Aamer Farooq was one of the judges on the Supreme Court bench.
Two judges object as SC accepts review pleas on reserved seats for hearing - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-06Justice Aamer Farooq was elevated to the Supreme Court, leading to changes in the seniority list.
Judges transferred to IHC not to hire lawyer to defend seniority case, SC told - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-17
Former chief justice Aamer Farooq belonged to Punjab.
President only has limited role in judges’ transfer, federal govt tells SC - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-17
Justice Aamer Farooq was elevated to the Supreme Court.
Federal govt asks SC to dismiss pleas of IHC judges in transfer case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-16Justice Aamer Farooq was elevated to the Supreme Court, leading to Justice Dogar's appointment as acting IHC CJ.
SC hears pleas against judges transfer, serves notice to acting IHC CJ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-14
IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq issued notices to the parties involved in the case.
Nadra chief served notice in passport blocking case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-11
Then-IHC chief justice Aamer Farooq made a decision on a similar representation that is now being challenged.
Seniority row: SC Constitutional Bench fixes plea of IHC judges for April 14 - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-07
Erstwhile IHC CJ Aamer Farooq's rejection of a representation led to the current petitions before the Supreme Court.
How judges’ quest for seniority chips away at judiciary’s very foundations - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-05
Former IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq upheld the revised seniority list in his ruling.
Situationer: Battle for seniority may overshadow upcoming JCP huddle - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-02
Justice Aamer Farooq is one of the judges on the bench hearing the contempt case against Imran Khan.
SC to hear Imran’s contempt case next week in petition against 2022 Azadi March - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-15
Justice Aamer Farooq was one of the judges who announced the acquittal decision.
عمران خان و شاہ محمود کی بریت کا تحریری فیصلہ جاریPakistan· 2025-03-14
Justice Aamer Farooq headed the administration committee that made changes to the rules affecting senior judges.
Judges take exception to changes in IHC culture - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-07
Justice Aamer Farooq was added to the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench.
Constitutional Bench expands with addition of five judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-01
IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq was approached by the five judges regarding their seniority.
Senior lawyer resigns as JCP member citing ‘controversies’ over judicial appointments - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-24
