CJP Yahya Afridi has ‘strong bias’ against Imran Khan, claims journalist Ahmad Noorani

Self-exiled journalist Ahmad Noorani has alleged that the newly appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has “a long-standing hatred for Imran Khan.”

In a vlog, Noorani discussed the political situation of Pakistan, especially the recently passed 26th Amendment and the appointment of a new CJP.

“Justice Yahya Afridi has many qualities, but the most significant trait that brought him the appointment of CJP was his hatred for Imran Khan,” claimed the journalist.

Ahmad Noorani also claimed that Justice Yahya’s bias against Khan is long-standing, but the reasons remained unknown.

Justice Yahya Afridi, who was nominated by a Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC) last week, took oath as the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) on Saturday.

Following the passage of the 26th Amendment, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) will now be “appointed on the recommendation of the Special Parliamentary Committee from amongst the three most senior” SC judges.

Previously, the president used to appoint the CJP based on the seniority principle, according to which Justice Mansoor Ali Shah would be the next CJP.