Syed Ali Zafar
Syed Ali Zafar is a prominent Pakistani politician and lawyer, currently serving as a senator representing the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party. He is known for his legal expertise, particularly in matters concerning the judiciary. Zafar has been actively involved in discussions surrounding judicial appointments and seniority issues, advocating for transparency and fairness within the judicial system. Recently, he made headlines by urging the Chief Justice of Pakistan to delay a meeting of the Judicial Commission to address concerns over judges' seniority, reflecting his commitment to upholding public trust in the legal system.
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PTI parliamentary leader Barrister Syed Ali Zafar opposed the legislation, calling it a 'blot on Parliament’s reputation'.
President Zardari gives assent to bill for extending NAB chairman’s term by 3 years - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2026-03-05
Senator Syed Ali Zafar delivered a keynote address at the launch event for the drama Aik Aur Pakeezah.
Kashf Foundation’s new drama Aik Aur Pakeezah confronts cybercrime and the cost of digital harm - CulturePakistan· 2025-12-06
Barrister Syed Ali Zafar of PTI said that they were also against the menace of terrorism and wanted to curb it.
After NA, Senate also gives nod to Anti-Terrorism Act amendments amid opposition’s uproar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-19
PTI parliamentary leader Barrister Syed Ali Zafar noted that standing committees were extensions of the parliament.
Opposition livid as AGP appears to back ‘judicial interference’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-19
Syed Ali Zafar is a PTI parliamentary leader in the Senate who criticized the disqualification spree.
Main opposition leaders ‘booted’ from parliament - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-06
Syed Ali Zafar remarked that the crime of stripping a woman in public is as serious as murder.
Senate passes bill to end death penalty for key offences - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-19
Senator Barrister Syed Ali Zafar was nominated to replace Shibli Faraz in the JCP.
Judicial Commission of Pakistan rejects call to make its proceedings public - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-05
Pakistani senator Syed Ali Zafar has urged the Shahbaz Sharif-led government to 'defuse' the 'water bomb' dropped by India when it suspended the Indus pact.
'A water bomb': Pakistan Senator Syed Ali Zafar explains impact of India suspending Indus pact
India· 2025-05-23
Barrister Syed Ali Zafar confirmed that Barrister Gohar Ali Khan recently held a meeting with the party’s founder.
IHC issues notices to NAB, others in £190m graft case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-16
Senator Syed Ali Zafar insisted on determining a procedure for adding judges to the constitutional bench.
Constitutional Bench expands with addition of five judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-01
The Prime Minister’s Prisoners Reforms Committee (PPAC) was chaired by Senator Barrister Syed Ali Zafar.
THE PRISONS CRISIS OF PAKISTAN - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-23
The committee was chaired by Senator Barrister Syed Ali Zafar.
THE PRISONS CRISIS OF PAKISTAN - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-23Senator Barrister Syed Ali Zafar urged Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi to postpone the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s meeting over judges’ seniority concerns.
PTI seeks delay in SC appointments over seniority row - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-21
