Justice Yahya Afridi was sworn in by President Asif Ali Zardari as the 30th chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) at a ceremony in _____ on October 26, 2024.
AAwan-i-Saddar
BPrime Minister House
CSupreme Court
DMajlis-e-Shoora
Correct answer
A. Awan-i-Saddar
Explanation
Awan-i-Saddar is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
192Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
Who is the Current Chief justice of Pakistan? (As reported on 26 October 2024)
AJustice Mansoor Ali Shah
BJustice Umar Ata Bandial
CJustice Qazi Faez Isa
DJustice Yahya Afridi
Correct answer
D. Justice Yahya Afridi
Explanation
Justice Yahya Afridi has been appointed new Chief Justice of Pakistan with effect from October 26, 2024 . Justice Yahya Afridi was sworn in as the 30th chief justice of Pakistan on Saturday during an oath-taking ceremony at President House in Islamabad.
He was administered the oath of office by President Asif Ali Zardari. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir were also in attendance, along with other judges of the Supreme Court.
Justice Yahya Afridi:
Born in Dera Ismail Khan on Jan 23, 1965, Justice Afridi belongs to the Adam Khel clan of the Afridi tribe and is a resident of Kohat’s Babari Banda village. He comes from a family steeped in the tradition of public service.
Justice Afridi attended Aitchison College and Government College, Lahore for his schooling and undergraduate degree. He later obtained an MA Economics from Punjab University.
After being awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship, Justice Afridi completed his LLM from Jesus College at the University of Cambridge. He was subsequently selected for a scholarship programme for Young Commonwealth Lawyers at the Institute of Legal Studies in London.
He interned at Fox & Gibbons, Solicitors, in London, before returning to Pakistan, where he joined Orr, Dignam & Co. in Karachi as an associate. He started his private practice in Peshawar and also lectured at the Khyber Law College, where he taught international law, labour law and administrative law.
He was enrolled as a high court advocate in 1990 and a Supreme Court lawyer in 2004. He served as an assistant advocate general for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and as federal counsel for the federal government, while in practice.
Justice Afridi was elevated to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) as an additional judge in 2010, and confirmed as a PHC judge on March 15th, 2012.
He became the first judge from erstwhile Fata to assume the office of the PHC chief justice, when he took oath on Dec 30, 2016. He served in that office until his elevation to the Supreme Court on June 28, 2018.
193Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
________ has secured a gold medal at the Mr. Universe 2024 competition held by the World Fitness Federation in Las Vegas, USA.
AAli Haider
BRameez Ibrahim
Cnone of them
DNadeem Ahmed
Correct answer
B. Rameez Ibrahim
Explanation
Pakistani bodybuilder Rameez Ibrahim secured the prestigious gold medal in the Mr. Universe 2024 competition, organised by the World Fitness Federation (WFF) in Las Vegas, USA.
194Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
As per the World Bank’s report in October 2024, what is Pakistan’s projected economic growth rate for the fiscal year?
A2.8%
B3.5%
C2.3%
D4.0%
Correct answer
A. 2.8%
Explanation
According to the World Bank’s October 2024 report, Pakistan’s projected economic growth rate for the fiscal year 2024-25 is 2.8%. This projection is based on the expectation that Pakistan’s economy will continue to stabilize from the recent balance-of-payments crisis. The World Bank also anticipates a further increase to 3.2% in the following fiscal year, 2025-26.
195Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Pakistan’s unemployment rate for 2024 to be
A8.0%
B7.5%
C6.0%
D5.5%
Correct answer
B. 7.5%
Explanation
7.5% is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
196Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
How many amendments have been officially approved and incorporated into the 1973 Constitution to date?
A26
BNone of these
C24
D22
Correct answer
A. 26
Explanation
26 is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
197Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
Who is set to take oath as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) on October 26, 2024?
AJustice Yahya Afridi
BJustice Sajjad Ali Shah
CJustice Mansoor Ali Shah
DJustice Qazi Faez Essa
Correct answer
A. Justice Yahya Afridi
Explanation
Justice Yahya Afridi, nominated by the Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC), will take the oath as the next CJP on October 26, 2024.
198Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
According to the newly approved ” The Constitution ( Twenty-Sixth amendment) Act ,2024 ” , The 12-Member Parliamentary Committee will nominate the new Chief justice of Pakistan from the Panel of Three most Senior Judges. Then , Parliamentary Committee will Propose the Selected name to the Prime Minister, who will then Forward it to the ___________for final approval .
AIn-charge Chief Justice
BArmy Chief
CGovernor
DPresident
Correct answer
D. President
Explanation
President is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
199Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
According to the newly approved ” The Constitution ( Twenty-Sixth amendment) Act 2024 ” , The 12-member Parliamentary Committee will nominate the new Chief justice of Pakistan out of Three most Senior Judges of the Supreme Court .Then , Parliamentary Committee will Propose the Selected name to the____________?
APrime Minister
BChief of the Army Staff
CIn-charge Chief Justice
DPresident
Correct answer
A. Prime Minister
Explanation
Prime Minister is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
200Pakistan Current AffairsMedium
Who is the Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan ( JCP ) ?
APrime Minister
BPresident
CArmy Chief
DChief Justice
Correct answer
D. Chief Justice
Explanation
Chief Justice is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
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