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Governance and Public Policy QUESTION #10535
Question 1
Judges of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan are recommended for appointment by the:
  • Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  • Council of Islamic Ideology✔️
  • Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation
Under Article 203C of Pakistan's Constitution, judges of the Federal Shariat Court are appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court (for puisne judges) and in consultation with the Chief Justice of Pakistan (for the Chief Justice of FSC). The Council of Islamic Ideology is an advisory constitutional body but does not recommend judicial appointments to the FSC.