Who appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court under Article 177?

A. The President, in accordance with Article 175A

B. The Senate by a simple majority

C. The Election Commission

D. The Provincial Assemblies jointly

Explanation

Article 177 states that the President appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and each of its other judges in accordance with Article 175A. The appointment therefore follows the constitutional process rather than a direct election or a parliamentary vote.

Source

Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)

Answer verified on 2026-10-25

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