Justice Yahya Afridi took oath as the 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan on Saturday.

President Asif Ali Zardari administered oath to him at a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.

The President and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who was also present on the occasion, felicitated Justice Yahya Afridi on his elevation as the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his best wishes to the new Chief Justice of Pakistan saying his experience, wisdom and legal knowledge will guide the judiciary in delivering justice and strengthening the rule of law.

The Prime Minister expressed the confidence that under the leadership of Justice Yahya Afridi, the judiciary will continue to work with integrity to provide justice to the people.

Source: Radio Pakistan