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# Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi takes oath as acting FCC chief justice

pakistan · updated 20 Oct 2026, 2:51 PM PKT · 19–20 Oct 2026 · 7 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments

## How it developed

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### 20 Oct 2026 — Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi takes oath as acting FCC chief justice (2 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi took the oath as acting chief justice of the Federal Constitutional Court. The Nation provided a brief, factual account of the event, while the Daily Times added context about who administered the oath and mentioned the presence of judges, though the excerpt is cut off.

- **The Nation** — [Justice Rizvi takes oath as acting FCC chief justice](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Oct-2026/justice-rizvi-takes-oath-acting-fcc-chief-justice) · 20 Oct 2026, 2:51 PM PKT
  > ISLAMABAD - Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi on Monday took the oath as Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP).
- **Daily Times** — [Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi takes oath as acting FCC CJ](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569545/justice-hasan-azhar-rizvi-takes-oath-as-acting-fcc-cj/) · 20 Oct 2026, 8:22 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi has taken oath as the acting chief justice of the Federal Constitutional Court. Justice Aamer Farooq administered the oath during a ceremony held at the Federal Constitutional Court. Judges, judicial officers, court staff and law officers attended the ceremony. Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi will perform the duties of acting chief justice […]

### 19 Oct 2026 — Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi sworn in as acting chief justice of Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court (4 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi took the oath as the acting chief justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan, noting the date and location of the swearing-in. A few also mentioned that the oath was administered by Justice Aamer Farooq. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variation in the names used for the court (e.g., FCC, FCCP). No additional context or emphasis was provided beyond the procedural details of the event.

- **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi taking oath as Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan at the Court premises](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/justice-syed-hasan-azhar-rizvi-taking-oath-as-acting-chief-justice-of-the-federal-constitutional-court-of-pakistan-at-the-court-premises/) · 19 Oct 2026, 5:35 PM PKT
- **Abb Takk News** — [Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi sworn in as acting chief justice of FCC](https://abbtakk.tv/justice-hasan-azhar-rizvi-sworn-in-as-acting-chief-justice-of-fcc/) · 19 Oct 2026, 4:53 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi has been sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) of Pakistan. Justice Aamer Farooq administered the oath at a ceremony held at the Federal Constitutional Court in Islamabad, attended by judges, judicial officers, court staff and law officers....
- **24 News HD** — [Justice Hasan Rizvi takes oath as Acting FCC CJ](https://www.24newshd.tv/19-Oct-2026/justice-hasan-rizvi-takes-oath-acting-fcc-cj) · 19 Oct 2026, 12:53 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi has taken oath as the Acting Chief Justice of Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
- **Minute Mirror** — [Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi sworn in as acting chief...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/justice-hasan-azhar-rizvi-sworn-in-as-acting-chief-justice-647168/) · 19 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi has taken oath as the acting chief justice of the Federal Constitutional Court during the absence

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- [Justice Rizvi takes oath as FCC acting chief justice](https://harzaviya.com/stories/4223-justice-rizvi-takes-oath-as-fcc-acting-chief-justice) · 22 Aug 2026 · 4 outlets · 96% related
- [Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as CJP](https://harzaviya.com/stories/14385-justice-munib-akhtar-takes-oath-as-acting-chief-justice) · 16 Oct 2026 · 6 outlets · 2 developments · 72% related

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