Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry is a prominent Pakistani lawyer and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. He served as Chief Justice from 2005 until his controversial removal in 2007 by then-President Pervez Musharraf. Chaudhry is known for his strong stance on judicial independence and rule of law, leading significant movements advocating for the restoration of judiciary after his dismissal, which mobilized public support and protests across the country. His legacy includes the strengthening of civil liberties and the judiciary's role in Pakistan's political landscape.