President Zardari approves additional judges' appointments to high courts, ending weeks-long deadlock

President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan has approved the appointment of additional judges to five high courts, ending a weeks-long constitutional deadlock with the government over judicial appointments. Dawn reports that Zardari's legal team had raised concerns about the vetting process and nominees' backgrounds, holding up approvals that the Judicial Commission had recommended in mid-July. The delay left the courts understaffed—several judges' tenures expired without formal notifications, reducing bench capacity at multiple high courts. With the approvals now granted, Pakistan's judicial system can resume normal operations.

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