Karachi, 17 Aug, 2023 (GNP): In a formal ceremony today, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar assumed the role of caretaker Chief Minister (CM) of Sindh, as reported by sources.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori administered the oath to the interim chief executive. Former CM Murad Ali Shah, ex-ministers, and other dignitaries were present at the oath-taking event. The outgoing CM and his cabinet members also attended the ceremony.
Before the oath-taking, a guard of honor was accorded to the former chief minister at his residence.
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Earlier this week, after thorough discussions, the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and opposition leader of the dissolved assembly Rana Ansar, representing the Mutahidda Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), reached an agreement to appoint Justice (retd) Baqar as the interim Sindh chief minister.
Justice (retd) Baqar, formerly a senior judge at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, rose to prominence during his tenure as the Sindh High Court chief justice from September 2013. His illustrious career led him to the top provincial judicial post and eventually his elevation to the Supreme Court in February 2015.
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Notably, Justice Baqar earned acclaim for his fearless stance against terrorism. A terrorist group targeted him due to his strong anti-terrorism verdicts. His resilience and dedication were evident when he returned to work after recovering from a targeted attack.
Born on 5 April, 1957, Justice (retd) Baqar embarked on his legal journey by becoming an advocate in May 1981, after completing his LLB from the University of Karachi. His dedication led to his appointment as an additional judge of the Sindh High Court on 26 August, 2002.
Throughout his tenure, his judgments against terrorist activities drew fire from such groups, resulting in an unfortunate attack in June 2013. Despite the injuries that he sustained, he underwent rehabilitative surgery and promptly returned to work.
