Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa will conclude his term today, retiring after serving for over 13 months.

A full court reference began in his honor on Friday morning at 10:30 AM. Following the reference, Chief Justice-designate Yahya Afridi will host a farewell dinner for Justice Isa, attended by other judges of the Supreme Court.

Justices Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Shahzad Malik skipped the reference.

The Supreme Court released the court roster for Justice Isa’s final day. Seven benches heard cases, but Justice Isa did not preside over any, dedicating his final day to chamber work.

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During his last hearing on Thursday, which dealt with tree cutting, Justice Isa remarked, “Let’s bear with it for one more day,” acknowledging the significance of his final day in office.

He also praised the efforts to include environmental protection clauses in the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Isa, heard ten cases, deciding four and adjourning six.

When reminded by lawyer Farooq Malik that it was his last day, Justice Isa responded, “If life permits, we will meet again.”