Cake-cutting ceremony was held on the eve of Easter by the Christian staff, in the presence of the Registrar of the Federal Shariat Court, on April 22, 2025 in Islamabad.

Visit of Professor Dr. Mehmood Shaukat to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 27.03.2025 at Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Iqbal Hameed Ur Rahman, Chief Justice along with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ameer Muhammad Khan, Judges and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting bouquet to the Senior Judge Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh on the eve of completion of his tenure on 25.03.2025 at Islamabad.

Visit of Advocates Mr.Hamood-ur-Rehman, Mr.Malik Munir and Mr.Sawar Khan to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 21.11.2024 at Islamabad.

Visit of Students of Law Department with Faculty Members, Hamdard University, Karachi to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 01.07.2024 at Islamabad.

Visit of Students of Molana Syed Zawwar Hussain Academy Trust, karachi headed by Mufti Syed Aziz ur Rehman to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 01.07.2024 at Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Judge Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan visited Dar ul Uloom Jamia Naeemia, Lahore as Chief Guest and delivered a lecture on 02.06.2024 at Lahore.

Mr. Justice Shahzado Sheikh, a former Judge of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, visited the court on May 25, 2024.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on human rights and women empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick and Mr. Justice Dr. Muhammad Syed Muhammad Anwer, Aalim Judge of Federal Shariat Court, Islamabad addressing a seminar on jointly organised by International Islamic University (IIUI) and Parliamentary Commission for Human Rights titled “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All”at varsity’s new campus.

Justice A.R. Cornelius Conference on “Constitutional Rights of Minorities and Responsibilities of the State of Pakistan.” The distinguished speakers included Justice (r) Tassaduq Jillani, Mr. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Mr. Justice Syed Dr. Muhammad Anwar and Mr. Shoaib Saddle.

Ceremony for issuance of Enrollment Certificates to the newly enrolled Advocates of the Lower Court. Mr. Justice Syed Dr. Muhammad Anwar Hon’ble Judge Federal Shariat Court, graced the event as Chief Guest and addressed the newly enrolled Advocates of the Hon’ble Lower Court.

The Islamic Research Institute (IRI) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) organized a heartfelt condolence reference on April 22, 2024 at Allama Iqbal Auditorium to commemorate the enduring legacy of the late Justice Dr. Munir Ahmad Mughal, a renowned legal luminary and eminent scholar in Islamic Law. Presided over by Hon’ble Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Alim Judge of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, the event brought together dignitaries, academics, and legal professionals to honor the contributions of Justice Mughal, who passed away recently.

The 2nd graduation ceremony of Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad was held on May 19, 2024 at Jamia Muhammadi Sharif, Chiniot. H.E. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs was the chief guest of the ceremony. The ceremony was chaired by Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Judge, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan.

Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Judge, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan chaired the National Seminar on “ROLE OF ACADEMIA AND FAITH LEADERS IN TRANFORMING SOCIETY TO REALIZE CHILD RIGHTS” organized by Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad on May 14, 2024.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Iqbal Hameed Ur Rahman, Chief Justice along with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Hon’ble Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Judges and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan and officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan have planted the trees at the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 22.02.2024 at Islamabad.

Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Judge, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan chaired the Seminar on “Workplace and Sexual Harassment” organized by the Virtual University of Pakistan, Islamabad on November 20-22, 2023.

Visit of Students of Law Department, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, sheringal headed by Muhammad Ifzal Mehmood, Head Department of Law to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 26-10-2023 at Islamabad.

Visit of Students of Law Department, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad headed by Hareem Hilal, Assistant Professor to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 03.10.2023 at Islamabad.

Turkish delegation consisting upon
Professor Dr. Hasan Kamil Yalmaz.
Dean Faculty of Ilahyat, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Turkiye.
Ex Mufti Azam Istanbul,
Professor Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Yildirim.
Dy. Dean Faculty of Ilahyat, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Turkiye

Mr Abdullah Cahat Dinc.
Director Sufara-ul-Hikma Foundation
Representator of Palestine People.
And Prof. Dr. Attaullah Mahmood Khan Watto
visited Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan and paid courtesy upon Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr Muhammad Anwer on 26th July, 2023.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Iqbal Hameed Ur Rahman, Chief Justice along with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Hon’ble Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar, Judges and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan inaugurated the “Public Lift” on 10-07-2023 in the premises of Federal Shariat Court, Islamabad.

President Dr Arif Alvi administered oath to Hon’ble Dr Syed Muhammad Anwar as Alim Judge of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan at the President House, Islamabad on 10.07.2023.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Chief Justice of Pakistan administering oath to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Iqbal Hameed Ur Rahman, as Chief Justice of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 01.06.2023 at Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan along with the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayer on 22-04-2023 at Faisal Masjid ,Islamabad. He prayed for peace and prosperity of the nation on the occasion.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan along with the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayer on 22-04-2023 at Faisal Masjid ,Islamabad. He prayed for peace and prosperity of the nation on the occasion.

Balloting for nomination of two Employees of the Court for performance of duty as Member MOAVINEEN-E-HUJJAJ for Hajj Operation-2023 was conducted on 24th March, 2023 at 11:30 a.m in the Auditorium of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan.
The event was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and attended by Worthy Registrar, Officers and Officials of the Court.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, giving the closing keynote address as Chief Guest at the Launch of  National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) Policy Brief on Domestic Violence on 07.03.2023 at Islamabad.

Visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan as Chief Guest to the Graduation Ceremony of Jamia-Tur-Rasheed & occasion of the Inauguration Ceremony of Al-Ghazali University on 05.03.2023 at Karachi.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge along with Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar and officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan have planted the trees at the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 25.02.2023 at Islamabad which are mentioned in the Holy Quran as part of an initiative to promote sustainability and protect the environment. This garden is named as Quranic Garden.

Pictures taken during the visit of students of Baitussalam to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 23.02.2023 at Islamabad. The Islamic Art of Calligraphy work created/donated by the students of Baitussalam has also been displayed in Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan.

Pictures taken during a meeting of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan with delegation of Justice Project Pakistan(JPP) headed by Dr.Tariq Hassan, Psychiatrist along with Maneha Tariq and Maira, Lawyers of Legal Department on 21.02.2023 at Islamabad.

Visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan to the Museum of Lahore High Court, Lahore on 18.02.2023.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressing the Seminar entitled as “Postpartum Depression” as a Chief Guest on 18th February, 2023 at Fountain House, Lahore.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan visited the Legal Aid Society’s Headquarter in Karachi on 20.01.2023 to discuss the implementation of the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) system that is being used in Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, along with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan inaugurated the “Noor Masjid” on 10-02-2023 in the premises of Federal Shariat Court, Islamabad. The Masjid was named in the memory of Late Ex-Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai who was martyred at his native village situated at Kharan, Baluchistan during Namaz at Masjid on 14-10-2022 by terrorists. Late Chief Justice was son of kharan, proud of Baluchistan and star of Pakistan.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressing the event of “Launch of UN Women Pakistan’s Strategic Note” on 02.02.2023 as a chief guest speaker at Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice and Mr.Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan during COMSTECH-International Conference / Workshop on Science ,Communication and Community Engagement on 01-02-2023 at Islamabad. Hon’ble Chief Justice also addressed the participants on the subject.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan graced the 73rd Board Meeting of National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) as Chief Guest on 31.01.2023 at Islamabad. The Chief Justice spoke to the board members individually wherein they discussed pending legislation & accountability in their respective regions.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan visited Baitussalam Educational System and Jamia Baitussalam,Talagang on the 11th Convocation Ceremony on 29.01.2023. During his visit he also appreciated the Islamic Art of Calligraphy work done by the student of Baitussalam.

Visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice and Mr.Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan to Baitussalam Educational Complex, Karachi on 21.01.2023

Visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice and Mr.Abdul Qayyum Lehri, The worthy Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan to Sindh Boy Scouts Association Provincial Headquarters, Karachi on 19.01.2023

Registration/Enrollment Certificates distribution ceremony as counsel of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan was held on 18th January, 2023 at Karachi Gymkhana. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan in the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and Mr.Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan.

Visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice and Mr.Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan to Jamia Al Rasheed (Resource: JTR Official) on 18.01.2023 at Karachi.

Visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice and Mr.Abdul Qayyum Lehri, The worthy Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan to The State Bank of Pakistan Museum, Karachi on 17-01-2023

Visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice and Mr.Abdul Qayyum Lehri, The worthy Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan to The University of Karachi on 16-01-2023

Registration/Enrollment Certificates distribution ceremony as counsel of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan was held on 12th January, 2023 at Islamabad. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan in the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and Mr.Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan along with Ms. Nilofar Bakhtiar, Chairperson National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW) visited Women Crisis Center, H-8, Islamabad on 11th January, 2023.

Visit of Trainees of 64th Regular Shariah(Islamic Law) Course for District & Sesssion Judges , Addl. District & Sessions Judges , Senior Civil Judges, District Qazis, Armed Law Officers, District Attorneys and Public Prosecutors to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 11-01-2023 at Islamabad.

Ms. Nilofar Bakhtiar, Chairperson and Mr. Arif Anwar Baloch, Secretary, National Commission on Status of Women submitted the report and recommendations of National Commission on the status of Women and impact of woman with special focus on access to GBD Service to the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 04-01-2023 at Islamabad. Sharafat A. Chaudhary, Member ICT, Child Protection Advisory Board, Ministry of Human Rights was also present.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan awarding Souvenirs during “First Inter Cadet Colleges & Public Schools Scout Activities Camp (27.12.2022 to 02.01.2023)” organized by Pakistan Boy Scouts Association at Scouts Global Village, NHQ, PBSA, Islamabad on 01.01.2023.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressing and awarding certificates and souvenirs to the participants of Scout wood Badge Course (24-31 December, 2022) organized by Pakistan Boy Scouts Association at Scouts Global Village, NHQ, PBSA, Islamabad on 31.12.2022.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressing the session on “Countering Violence in the Light of Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan Narrative” at Shariah Academy, Islamabad on 22-12-2022.

Inauguration of the office of Attorney General of Pakistan and Advocate Generals in Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan in presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 21.12.2022 at Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressing the Islamabad High Court Bar Association on the subjects of Amicable Dispute Resolution, Domestic Violence and Riba Free Economy on 20th December, 2022 at Islamabad. Members of the Bar paid homage and high regard to the Hon’ble Chief Justice on his matchless professionals competence, mastery ,expertise and grip on the subjects.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan visited Pakistan Sweet Home, Islamabad along with Hon’ble Mr.Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 16.12.2022 at Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan along with Hon’ble Mr.Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar presenting Bouquet and gifts to the retired employees Mr.Ghulam Jaffar, Mr. Muhammad Siddique, Mr.Muhammad Aziz Khan, Mr. Arif Hussain. Mr. Ahmed Hussain and Mr. Zulfiqar Masih on the eve of Farewell party organized at Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 16.12.2022 at Islamabad.

Visit of Mr.Zamurrad Khan, CEO Pakistan Sweet Home and Dr.Syed Imran Murtaza, Medical Superintendent, Fountain House, Lahore to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 15.12.2022 at Islamabad.

A Delegation comprising of senior academics, Vice-chancellors of leading universities of African Muslim countries visited Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 10th December, 2022 at Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting souvenir to Mr. Muhammad Suleiman (Nasarawa State University Nigeria).

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting souvenir to Mr. Dragule (Islamic University in Uganda).

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting souvenir to Dr. Jamil serwanga (Islamic University in Uganda).

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting souvenir to Dr. Hamza Njozi (Muslim University of Morogoro, Tanzania).

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting souvenir to Dr. Asmat (ICCBS University of Karachi).

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting souvenir to Dr. Idris Abdallah (Islamic Call University College Uganda).

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan attended Annual Conference entitled as “Commemorating International Human Rights Day” as a Chief Guest on 10th December, 2022 at International Islamic University, Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan attended “Religious Freedom Christmas Dinner” on 8th December, 2022 at Islamabad Club organized by Pakistan Policy Institute USA, Bright Future Society (R)/IMRF and Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club Ltd.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan delivered a lecture on “Legal Approach to Curbing Domestic Violence” to the Faculty and Students of Law Department at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi on 8th December, 2022.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan inaugurated Centers for Amicable Dispute Resolution in Islamabad at Police Lines Headquarters, Islamabad on 7th December, 2022. The ceremony was attended by the members of Amicable Dispute Resolution Centers and other senior Police Officers.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressing the closing ceremony of the Three Days Training of Members of “Mediation Committees” in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) on Gender Sensitive Alternate Dispute Resolution organized by Legal Aid & Justice Authority in collaboration with UN Women and PCHR on 25th November, 2022 at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressing and awarding the medals in a conference “Jinnah Ka Pakistan” to persons who have rendered services for developing Religious Freedom, Interfaith Harmony & Minorities Rights on 15th November, 2022 at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Chief Justice, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri,  Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan planted seasonal plants (Palm Date Plants) on 08.11.2022 at Islamabad.

Visit of Law Students of Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi along with Ms. Zahish Farid, Lecturer to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 02.11.2022 at Islamabad.

Quran Khawani on the sad demise of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Noor Muhammad Meskanzai, Former Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan was held on 17.10.2022 at Islamabad. The participants of the Quran Khawani were Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh , Judge Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Judges Islamabad High Court, Islamabad, Mr. Siraj ul Haq, Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami, Officers and Officials of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan.

Visit of Faculty Members along with Students of the Department of Law, Malakand University headed by Khurshid Alam to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 15.10.2022 at Islamabad.

The Jamia Islamia Minhaj-ul-Quran, Lahore invited the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan as a Chief Guest in the Convocation 2022 held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore on 12.10.2022.

Visit of Students of the Islamabad School of Law Institute, Islamabad to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 27.09.2022 at Islamabad.

9th International Judicial Conference

75 Years – Reflecting on the Past and Looking Towards the Future

23^rd  &  24^th  September, 2022

ISLAMABAD: September 24- Chief Justice of Pakistan Hon’ble Mr. Justice Umar Ata Bandial presenting Souvenir to the Acting Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer during 9th International Judicial Conference at Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressed lawyers of the Islamabad Bar Association at District Courts on 10.09.2022, Islamabad. The Honourable Acting Chief Justice highlighted the jurisdiction of FSC and its role and importance in islamization of laws. He stated that The FSC is a unique institution with no parallel in the entire Muslim world, therefore, lawyers, especially those who have studied Sharia and Law, should come forward and play their part for Islamization of laws and upholding the rule of law with the help of FSC. He further stated that Islam believes in protecting the rights of minorities therefore, lawyers must strive to ensure that minorities are given their due right as Islam is the religion of peace and tranquility.The Honourable Acting Chief Justice also shed light on some of the landmark judgments of FSC, including the Judgment on Riba, surrogacy etc.The program was attended by a large numbers of lawyers.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan addressed lawyers and members of the civil society on Alternative Dispute Resolution at Islamabad High Court Bar Association on Friday dated 02.09.2022. The Honourable Acting Chief Justice stressed the need for opting Alternative Dispute Resolution and said that Islam always encourages sulha and compromise, giving specific references to Quran, Hadith and the practice of muslim jurists regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution. He also urged lawyers to avail Alternative Dispute Resolution before initiating litigation. The session was attended by lawyers, members of the civil society and students.

The Christian Study Centre (CSC) organized the launching ceremony of the regional network of religious leaders namely “Weaving Communities of Faith Together” on 17 August, 2022. The network comprises of male and female Muslim, Christian, and Hindu faith leaders belonging from Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Rawalpindi/Islamabad. The network comprises of different sects and denominations of member faith communities. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice of The Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan was chief guest at the launching ceremony. Guests of honor included Dr. Qibla Ayaz, Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology, Cardinal Joseph Coutts, Archbishop Emeritus Catholic Diocese of Karachi and Dr. Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq Director General of the Islamic Research Institute. Speakers emphasized on the importance of intra and interfaith harmony for a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan. They also highlighted the positive role of the religious leaders for promotion of interfaith harmony and social cohesion. The launching ceremony was attended by a large number of religious leaders, civil society organizations, social activists and different religious communities.

Inauguration of the Federal Shariat Court Branch Registry Swat-Mingora by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan in presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Naeem Anwer, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Ijaz Khan, Judges, Peshawar High Court, Mingora Bench at Swat, Mr. Kaleem Arshad, Chairman Service Tribunal, Mr. Mujahid Farooq, President, High Court Bar Association Mingora-Swat, Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Worthy Registrar and other Officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, Mr. Shoaib Khan, District & Sessions Judge, Swat, , Mr. Raza-ud-Din, Additional Advocate General, KP, Mr. Naeem-ud-Din Khan, Member KP Bar Council and Mr. Mamraiz Khan, Additional Registrar, Peshawar High Court, Mingora Bench at Swat performed on 09.06.2022 at Swat-Mingora.

Inauguration of the Federal Shariat Court Branch Registry Sukkur by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan in presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judge and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Worthy Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, Mr. Ali Gul Abbasi, General Secretary, High Court Bar Association, Mr. Sarfraz Ahmed Akhund, President High Court Bar Association, Mr. Zafar Ali Eidan Mangi, President District Bar Association, Sukkur, Mr. Imtiaz Ali Soomro, President Law College, Sukkur, Mr. Ghulam Mustafa,Commissioner Sukkur, Mr. Amjad Ali Bhoyo,District and Sessions Judge, Sukkur and other Officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 04.06.2022 at Sukkur.

A delegation of Sub-Lieutenants of Pakistan Navy visited Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, Islamabad on 03.06.2022

Lecture delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Former Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan and Dr.M. Motia-ur-Rehman, Sr.Research Adviser, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan during the Visit of Probationer Civil Judges/Judicial Magistrates/ Illaqa Qazis headed by Farah Jamshed, Director General, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Judicial Academy, Peshawar to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 30.05.2022 at Islamabad.

Farewell Lunch hosted by the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice ,Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan in the honor of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Former Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan in the presence of Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M.Shaikh, Hon’ble Judge and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, worthy Registrar Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 28.05.2022 at Islamabad.

National Assembly of Pakistan passed an unprecedented resolution on 25-05-2022 to pay homage to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on famous Judgment given by Full Bench of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan for elimination of Riba from financial system.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice  ,Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan calls on Dr. Humayon Dar, Director General, Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance on 23-05-2022. Mr. Humayon Dar appreciated the Historic/landmark Judgment given by Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on elimination of Riba.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Acting Chief Justice  ,Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan visited Akhuwat University College on 21-05-2022 on invitation of Mr. Amjad Saqib, Chairman Akhuwat Foundation, who is also nominated for Noble Prize for demonstrating a practical example of extending loans on interest free basis, hence promoting Micro Financing in Pakistan. He is also roll model for establishing excellent educational institution for the deserving students from all across the country.He paid tribute to the Federal Shariat Court for passing renowned and significant judgment on Riba / Interest and elimination of Riba from our economy and Banking.

Inauguration of Branch Registry Turbat of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan by Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Worthy Registrar in presence of Officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, President, High Court Bar Association at Turbat, Additional Sessions Judge Turbat, Advocates and others on 19.05.2022

SHARIAH ACADEMY HOLDS CONFERENCE ON UNIVERSALITY OF ISLAMIC LAW
Two day conference on Universality of Islamic Law (International Criminal law and Human Rights) organized by the International Islamic University’s (IIU) Shariah Academy concluded here at the Faisal Masjid campus.The concluding ceremony was addressed by Judge, Federal Shariat Court, Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer. In his presidential address he said Islamic law is comprehensive and impartial. He opined that it is not prudent to have a comparison of the Islamic and western laws because Islam is a prolife religion where sanctity of life is top priority. He added that all the punishments in Islamic law are for the sake of deterrence. Islam is the ultimate way of guidance, he said. He appreciated the academy for arranging the activity and hoped that the academy shall continue such events in future.

Oath taking ceremony of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer as Acting Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on  16th May, 2022 at Islamabad.

Dinner hosted in the honor of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan by Mr.Justice Khadim Hussain M.Shaikh, Hon’ble Judge in presence of Hon’ble Mr.Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer and Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, worthy Registrar Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 14.05.2022 at Federal Shariat Court Judges Rest House Islamabad.

Staff of Bench Registry Quetta presenting a bouquet to the Hon. Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on the eve of completion of his lordships tenure as Chief Justice from Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan.

Full Court Reference in the honour of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on the eve of completion of his lordships tenure as Chief Justice on 14th May, 2022 at Islamabad.

Farewell Lunch hosted by the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan & Hon’ble Judges of Supreme Court of Pakistan in the honor of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan & Hon’ble Judges of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 12.05.2022 at Supreme Court Building Islamabad.

Inauguration of the Federal Shariat Court Bench Registry Peshawar by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan in presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr.Syed Muhammad Anwer and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh, Judges of this Court and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Qaiser Rashid Khan, Chief Justice, Peshawar High Court and Mr. Justice Rooh-ul-Amin Khan, Senior Puine Judge, Peshawar High Court, Registrar Peshawar High Court, President High Court Bar Association, District Bar Association, Peshawar, IGP KP, Additional Advocate General KP, Worthy Registrar and Officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan and other lawyers etc on 11.05.2022 at Peshawar.

A delegation from Denmark Judiciary and Researchers visited Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan and paid courtesy upon the Hon’ble Chief Justice, Judges and Worthy Registrar on 10th May, 2022.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan inaugurating the Multan Branch Registry of Federal Shariat Court in the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, Judge Lahore High Court, Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Worthy Registrar, Federal Shariat Court,  District and Sessions Judge Multan, Senior Civil Judge, Deputy Registrar, Lahore High Court Multan Bench, President High Court Bar Association Multan, President and General Secretary, District Bar Association Multan and Officers of  Federal Shariat Court  on 07.05.2022 at Judicial Complex Multan.

Pictures taken on the eve of Farewell of the retired/retiring employees of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 18.03.2022 at Islamabad .

Visit of Students of the Shariah & Law Department of International Islamic University, Islamabad headed by Dr.Ataullah Khan Mahmood Wattoo, Assistant Professor to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 17.03.2022 at Islamabad.

Spring Tree Plantation by the Hon’ble Chief Justice, Hon’ble Judges, Worthy Registrar and Officers of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan at Islamabad on 16.03.2022.

Visit of the Islamic Studies Department of Punjab University, Lahore headed by Dr. Asim Naeem, Associate Professor to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 22.02.2022 at Islamabad.

Farewell Dinner to the Hon’ble Mr.Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Chief Justice of Pakistan & Welcome Dinner to the Hon’ble Mr.Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Designate Chief Justice of Pakistan hosted by Hon’ble Chief Justice and Judges of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 28.01.2022 at Islamabad.

Visit of the Law Students of Metropolitan International United College (MIUC) to the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 19.01.2022 at Islamabad .

Pictures taken on the eve of Farewell of the retired/retiring employees of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 17.01.2022 at Islamabad .

Trees planted by Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri, Registrar, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan at the Hon’ble Judges Rest House, Karachi.

Fateha Khawani of Dr.Allama Muhammad Qasim Aini Baloch father of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan held on 3rd December 2021 at Federal Shariat Court, Hon. Judges Rest House G-5/2, Islamabad.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel, Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan paid a Courtesy visit to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 16th October, 2021.

Hon’ble Chief Justice, Hon’ble Judges, worthy Registrar planted trees and installed Nest Boxes arranged by Wildlife Foundation on 02.10.2021 at the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, Islamabad.

Mr. Munir Ahmed Kakar, President District Bar Quetta is presenting a traditional turban to the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan.

Group Photo of  Mr. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel, Chief Justice Balochistan High Court and Mr.Munir Ahmed Kakar, President District Bar Quetta with Hon’ble Mr.Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan after presenting the traditional turban.

Mr. Riaz Ahmed Raisani  is briefing Hon’ble Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court and Mr. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel, Chief Justice Balochistan High Court about Sariab Judicial Complex.

Hon. Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan administered oath to Mr. Justice Khadim Hussain M. Shaikh as judge of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 27th March, 2021.

Hon. Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan planted a Silver Oaks Plant at Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 1st March, 2021.

Hon. Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan and Hon. Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Judge, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan offering prayer after planted the Silver Oaks Plant at Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 1st March, 2021.

Professor Dr.Abdul Haye Abro, Director General Shariah Academy, Islamabad presenting Souvenir to Hon. Mr Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan during their visit of this August Court on 22nd February, 2021.

Professor Dr. Abdul Haye Abro, Director General Shariah Academy, Islamabad presenting Souvenir to Hon.Mr.Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Judge Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan during their visit of this August Court on 22nd February, 2021.

Hon. Mr. Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Judge Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan planted a Silver Oaks Plant at Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 1st March, 2021.

Hon’ble Chief Justice, Hon’ble Judge and Senior Officers of the Federal Shariat Court along with delegation of Da’wah Academy, Islamabad headed by Dr.Syed Waheed Ahmad, Research investigator on 17th February, 2021 at Federal Shariat Court, Islamabad.

Group Photo of  Dr. Muhammad Motia-ur Rahman, Senior Research Adviser of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan with students of  Da’wah Academy , Islamabad on 17th February, 2021.

Group Photo of Hon.Chief Justice, Hon. Judge & Senior Officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan along with Professor Dr. Abdul Haye Abro, Director General Shariah Academy, Islamabad on 22nd February, 2021.

Group Photo of Learned Registrar & Officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on the eve of retirement of Mr. Muhammad Aslam, Assistant Registrar on 4th February, 2021.

Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri , Learned Registrar along with officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting bouquet to Mr. Muhammad Aslam, Assistant Registrar on the eve of  his retirement on 4th February, 2021.

Mr. Abdul Qayyum Lehri , Learned Registrar along with senior officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting Souvenir to Mr. Muhammad Aslam, Assistant Registrar on the eve of  his retirement on 4th February, 2021.

Group Photo of Hon.Chief Justice, Hon. Judges & Officers of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on the eve of completion of tenure of Hon. Mr.Justice Shaukat Ali Rakhshani.

Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting bouquet to Mr. Justice Shaukat Ali Rakhshani on the eve of completion of his tenure.

Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan presenting Souvenir to Mr. Justice Shaukat Ali Rakhshani on the eve of completion of his tenure.

Full Court Reference over the sad Demise of Mr.Justice Allama Dr.Fida Muhammad Khan,Hon’ble Aalim Judge of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan held on 7th December, 2019.

Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan administering oath to Mr. Justice Allama Dr.Fida Muhammad Khan as Alim Judge of Federal Shariat Court on 20.09.2019 at Federal Shariat Court,Islamabad.

Hon’able Mr. Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan administering oath to Mr. Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai, as Chief Justice of Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 15.05.2019 at Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Hon’ble Chief Justice and Hon’ble Judges inaugurating the ATM Machine installed at Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, Islamabad on 18.04.2019.

Dr. Habib ur Rehman, Chairman Department of Training presenting Souvenir to the Hon’ble Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan during the visit of this August Court on January 31, 2019.

Dr.M. Salah-ud-Din Mengal, Chairman Press Council of Pakistan presenting Souvenir along with Annual Report 2016-17 to the Hon’ble Chief Justice & Hon’ble Judges of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan during the visit of this August Court on April 19, 2018.

Delegation of Judicial Officers & Faculty Members of Sharia Academy, International Islamic university,Islamabad with Hon. Mr. Justice Sh. Najam ul Hasan,Chief Justice and Hon.Mr. Justice Dr.Fida Muhammad Khan, Judge Federal Shariat Court during the study tour of this August Court on 14th February, 2018.

Hon. Mr. Justice Sh. Najam ul Hasan, Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan administered oath to Hon. Mr. Justice Syed Muhammad Farooq Shah and Hon. Mr. Justice Shaukat Ali Rakhshani as judges of the Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 9th February, 2018.

Hon’ble Chief Justice, Hon’ble Judges and Officers of the Federal Shariat Court visit Federal Ombudsman on 10th October, 2016.

Pakistani Delegation led by Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court visit Turkey from 15-20 May, 2016.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza takes oath as Chief Justice of Federal Shariat Court on 5th June, 2014.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sidi Yahefdhou, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Mauritania visited Pakistan from 24th june, 2013.

Mr. Richard Olson , Ambassador of USA in Pakistan calls on Hon. Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court, Mr. Justice Dr. Agha Rafiq Ahmed Khan in Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan, Islamabad on 17-05-2013.

Hon’ble Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court visit to Sultanate of Oman from 22-27th February, 2013.

Hon’ble Mr.Justice Kamal B.A.Dhan, Chief Justice of Libya visited Pakistan from 21st January, 2013.

Hon’ble Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court presided the Closing Session of International Conference 2012 held under the auspices of Sindh High Court Bar Association on 28-30th September, 2012 at Pearl Continental, Karachi.

Official Visit of Hon’ble Chief Justice to the State of Qattar from 10th-14th June, 2012.

United Nation Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges & Lawyers Ms.Gabriela Knaul visited Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan on 21st May 2012.

Visit of His Excellency Mr. Masoud Mohamed Al-Ameri, The Chief Justice of the Court of Cassation and the President of the Supreme Judiciary Council of the state of Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 24th April to 27th April 2012.

Visit of His Excellency Mr. Mustapha Fares, First President/ Chief Justice Supreme Court of Morocco to The Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 16th April to 22nd April 2012.

Visit of Hon’ble Mr.Justice Mohamed Hossam Elddin El Gheriany, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Egypt / Chairman of the Supreme Council of Justice to The Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 1st to 3rd April 2012.

Visit of His Excellency Mr.Justice Mohammad Almhamid Chief Justice / President of Supreme Court of Jordan to The Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 25th March to 31st March 2012.

Visit of Hon’ble Mr.Justice Galal Elden Mohammed Osman Goreshi, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Sudan to The Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 13th March to 16th March 2012.

Visit of Hon’ble Mr.Sheikh Ishaq bin Ahmed Al Busaidi, President of the Supreme Court of Oman to The Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 24th February to 1st March 2012.

2nd Conference of The Chief Justices of Arab Counteries held on 17th-18th September,2011 in Morocco.

Hon.Chief Justice visit to Kingdom of Morocco w.e.f. 07.06.2010 to 14.06.2010.

Eve of Retirement of Mr. Justice Haziqul Khairi, Former Chief Justice, Federal Shariat Court on 28-05-2009