ISLAMABAD According to individuals who spoke to The News, several high court judges are considering leaving their positions before their service history reaches the minimum amount needed to qualify for a lifetime pension and post-retirement benefits for themselves and their families.
Insiders claim that the judges in question are closely monitoring the calendar to make sure that their resignation occurs only after they have served the required minimum of five years, which is required by a recent Supreme Court decision in order for a high court judge to be eligible for a pension and other post-retirement benefits.
The Supreme Court has previously made it clear that a high court judge must serve on the bench for at least five years before they are entitled for a pension and other benefits. without finishing this minimum amount of time.
