The Supreme Court of Pakistan has initiated a significant administrative reshuffle, appointing Sohail Mohammad Laghari as its new Registrar in a series of senior-level postings aimed at strengthening internal governance and advancing sweeping institutional reforms.
According to an official statement released on Saturday, Mr. Laghari, a District and Sessions Judge from the High Court of Sindh currently serving as Secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council, will take on the top administrative role on deputation. He brings extensive experience, having previously served as the Registrar of the High Court of Sindh.
In another key change, Fakhar Zaman has been appointed as Director General (Reforms), a BS-22 position. Mr. Zaman, a District and Sessions Judge of the Peshawar High Court, was previously serving as an Additional Registrar. His background includes over three decades of experience in policy innovation and judicial education.
The series of appointments also extends to the Secretariat of the Supreme Judicial Council, which has requisitioned the services of Abid Rizwan Abid. Mr. Abid, a District and Sessions Judge of the Lahore High Court, is slated to be appointed as the new Secretary of the Council on deputation.
To ensure operational continuity across its branches, the apex court has also assigned the current charge of Additional Registrar (BS-21) to several Deputy Registrars. These temporary elevations include Muhammad Abbas Zaidi (Judicial), Zulfikar Ahmed (Karachi Branch), Mohammad Safdar Mehmood (Lahore Branch), and Mujahid Mehmood (Peshawar Branch).
Additionally, Fawad Ahmad, a Deputy Registrar, and Sohail Ahmad, Deputy Registrar (Administration), have also been assigned the current charge of Additional Registrar positions to enhance administrative effectiveness.
The Supreme Court stated that these personnel changes underscore its commitment to administrative modernization and efficient service delivery, supporting the judiciary’s core mission to uphold justice.