Police officers walk past Pakistan’s Supreme Court building, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 6, 2022. REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
After almost a year of service, Supreme Court Registrar Muhammad Salim Khan has resigned from his post. He resigned for personal reasons after completing his 45-day leave.
However, there are reports that some Supreme Court judges were not happy with him. According to a SC notification, Salim Khan had taken leave from September 16 to October 30 for private reasons.
Salim Khan, a 67-year-old retired civil servant, took charge as Registrar of the Supreme Court on November 5 last year. A senior official stated that the registrar was appointed for a period of three years.
“Suddenly taking a 45-day leave and now resigning reflects that things were not going well,” the official added.
However, the Supreme Court issued a statement on Thursday stating that Chief Justice Yahya Afridi along with Supreme Court judges bid farewell to Khan.
In a dignified ceremony held at the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice recognized Khan’s professionalism, integrity and dedicated service.
He highlighted Khan’s important role in supporting judicial administration, strengthening institutional processes and ensuring efficient coordination between the court’s administrative functions.
The CJP thanked him for his services and commitment to public service.
As a gesture of recognition, the CJP and the judges presented Khan with a commemorative shield in gratitude for his valuable services rendered to the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Expressing his gratitude, the outgoing registrar thanked the CJP and judges for their guidance and support. He stated that serving on the Supreme Court had been an honor and affirmed his commitment to continue contributing to public service with dedication, integrity and professionalism.
