Pakistan will issue notification for judge restoration on Tuesday, an official confirmation of the restoration of deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
Federal Secretary of Law and Justice Agha Rafiq told reporters that the law ministry would forward the notification draft to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, who will give advice to President Asif Ali Zardari for the approval.
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Restored Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry (C, without tie) celebrates with lawyers in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, March 16, 2009. Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday announced the restoration of all judges including Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry deposed in 2007, in a bid to end political turmoil in the country. [Rao Bo/Xinhua]
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Following the President's approval, notification will be sent back to the law ministry for official issuance, Rafiq said.
The Pakistani government on Monday announced the restoration of deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry following protests from lawyers and activists, a move aimed at defusing the rising political turmoil.
"My countrymen, in accordance with my commitment and the commitment made by the President of Pakistan, I declare reinstatement of Mr Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and all other deposed judges on their positions," said Gilani in a televised speech early Monday morning.
Gilani said that Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will take office on March 21 on the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar.
Gilani also demanded immediate release of all political activists and lawyers who have been arrested over the past few days.