Pakistan's Supreme Court debates who—President or Chief Justice—should set judges' seniority.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan is debating who should determine the seniority of judges, the President or the Chief Justice of Pakistan. The case involves disputes over the seniority and transfer of Islamabad High Court judges. Lawyers argue that the current consultation process lacks transparency and consensus. The court also questions whether transferred judges should be treated as Islamabad High Court judges until they take a fresh oath.