Who is the current Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court as of July 2024?

Explanation

Justice Aalia Neelum was appointed as the first female Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court on July 2, 2024. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan unanimously nominated her in a meeting led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. She ranks third in seniority after the recent elevation of former Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan to the Supreme Court. Prior to her appointment, Justice Shujaat Ali Khan served as acting Chief Justice. Born on November 12, 1966, Justice Aalia Neelum earned her LL.B. from the University of the Punjab in 1995 and began practicing law the following year. She has an extensive judicial career, including serving as an advocate in the Supreme Court since 2008, and has contributed significantly to various legal fields, including gender-based violence courts.