Justice Jillani hears first case as CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jilliani, who took oath of his office on Thursday, said the Supreme Court would continue to play its role to safeguard the constitution of Pakistan, Geo News reported.

He gave these remarks while hearing first case as Chief Justice of Pakistan here.

Attorney General Munir A Malik greeted Justice Jillani for assuming the charge of head of the apex court. The AG also assured the newly appointed Chief Justice of fully cooperation.

Munir Malik further said the entire nation expected from Justice Jilani that he would be an exemplary Chief Justice.

On this, Chief Justice thanked Munir A Malik and remarked that the apex court would continue to play its role to safeguard the constitution.