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Bashir Jehangiri
محمد بشیر جہانگیری |
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| 17th Chief Justice of Pakistan | |
| In office 7 January 2002 – 31 January 2002 |
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| Appointed by | Pervez Musharraf |
| Preceded by | Irshad Hasan Khan |
| Succeeded by | Sheikh Riaz Ahmad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1937 Mansehra, British Raj< >(now Pakistan) |
| Alma mater | University of Peshawar |
Muhammad Bashir Jehangiri Swati (Urdu: محمد بشیر جہانگیری) was an important judge from Pakistan. He was born on February 1, 1937. He became the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan for a short time in 2002.
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Who Was Bashir Jehangiri?
Bashir Jehangiri was born in Mansehra, which was part of the British Raj at the time. Today, Mansehra is in Pakistan. He studied law at the University of Peshawar. This is where he learned all about the laws of the country.
His Journey in Law
After finishing his studies, Bashir Jehangiri started working as a lawyer. He practiced law for 20 years. He worked in two very important courts: the Peshawar High Court and the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Becoming a Chief Justice
Before becoming the Chief Justice of Pakistan, he served as the Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court. This means he was the main judge in charge of that court. His experience there helped him prepare for an even bigger role.
Chief Justice of Pakistan
On January 7, 2002, Muhammad Bashir Jehangiri became the 17th Chief Justice of Pakistan. This is the highest judicial position in the country. The Chief Justice leads the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in Pakistan.
What Does a Chief Justice Do?
The Chief Justice of Pakistan is like the head referee for all the laws in the country. They make sure that laws are followed fairly and that justice is served. They also lead other judges in the Supreme Court.
His Time in Office
Bashir Jehangiri served as Chief Justice of Pakistan until January 31, 2002. Even though his time in this role was short, it was a very important position. He was followed by Sheikh Riaz Ahmad as the next Chief Justice.
