Abdul Hameed Dogar
Abdul Hameed Dogar is a former Chief Justice of Pakistan who served during a controversial period marked by political upheaval. He took office under a Provisional Constitutional Order issued by then-President Pervez Musharraf in 2007, which was widely criticized as undermining judicial independence. His tenure was characterized by significant opposition from lawyers and civil society, culminating in a movement that contributed to the restoration of the judiciary in Pakistan.
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Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar took oath under a Provisional Constitutional Order and validated the actions of a military dictator.
Judiciary under siege: Rule of law or rule of men? - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-20
Abdul Hameed Dogar was the sitting chief justice during the discussions of reinstating judges.
INSIDE THE FIRST ZARDARI PRESIDENCY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-15
Abdul Hameed Dogar was the sitting Chief Justice whom Zardari refused to sack to reinstate Iftikhar Chaudhry.
INSIDE THE FIRST ZARDARI PRESIDENCY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-15
The ex-CJP took oath as the top judge under the Provisional Constitutional Order issued after then president Gen Pervez Musharraf proclaimed the state of emergency in 2007.
Top IHC judges stay away from new boss’ oath - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-15
