His appointment was made under clause (3)(b) of Article 203F of the Constitution of Pakistan, according to the official notification.

Dr Qibla will serve the bench for a period of three years. His role will involve participating in the sittings of the Shariat Appellate Bench, which plays a “crucial part” in interpreting Islamic laws within the framework of Pakistan’s legal system.

His appointment is expected to bring a “wealth of experience and scholarly insight to the bench, further enhancing the court’s capability to adjudicate on matters pertaining to Islamic jurisprudence.”