Sheikh Riaz Ahmad facts for kids

Sheikh Riaz Ahmad (Urdu: شیخ ریاض احمد; born 9 March 1938) is a former Chief Justice of Pakistan. He held this important position from February 1, 2002, to December 31, 2003.

Who is Sheikh Riaz Ahmad?

Sheikh Riaz Ahmad is a well-known Pakistani judge. He served as the top judge in Pakistan, the Chief Justice. This role is very important for making sure laws are fair.

His Journey to Chief Justice

Justice Sheikh Riaz Ahmad became a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on February 1, 2002. Before this, he had a long career in law.

• He was a Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan from 1997 to 2002.
• In 1997, he was the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court.
• He also served as a Judge of the Lahore High Court in Punjab. This was from 1984 to 1997. Punjab is the largest province in Pakistan.

Early Career and Education

Justice Ahmad started his legal career many years ago.

• From 1980 to 1984, he worked as the Advocate General of Punjab Province.
• Before that, he was an Assistant Advocate General Punjab from 1973 to 1980.
• He finished his studies at Government Islamia College, Civil Lines, Lahore.
• He became a lawyer in 1959. He practiced law, focusing on criminal cases.
• He also taught law at Punjab University Law College.

Other Important Roles

Justice Ahmad also took on other significant roles during his career.

• He was a Member of the Election Commission of Pakistan from 1990 to 1993. This group helps manage elections.
• Later, he became the Federal Secretary for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs. He held this job under Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's second government.

See also

• Chief Justices of Pakistan