President Zardari gives nod to additional judges' appointments to high courts after days-long delay

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved appointments of additional judges to five Pakistani high courts, ending a delay that began in late July, according to reporting from Dawn. The judicial selections had been held up while the president's legal team raised concerns about the recommendation process. The postponement disrupted court operations—several judges' terms expired during the stall, and some judges left office while awaiting final approval. The president also approved related measures, including equalization of pay for Supreme Court judges.

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