Acting President of Pak. takes oath

By Our Special Correspondent

ISLAMABAD, JULY 14. The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Irshad Hasan Khan, today took over as the Acting President of Pakistan following the departure of the Pakistan military ruler and President, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, to India on a three-day official visit.

Mr. Justice Abdur Rehman Khan, seniormost judge of the Supreme Court, administered the oath of the office and secrecy to Mr. Justice Irshad Hasan Khan. Mr. Justice Irshad Hasan Khan in turn administered the oath of office of the Acting Chief Justice to Mr. Justice Abdur Rehman Khan.

Gen. Musharraf last month took over as the President of Pakistan, while continuing the office of Chief Justice and Chief of Army Staff, after amending the Provincial Constitution Order (PCO). The amended order provided for the Chief Justice to take over as the Acting President in the absence of President.

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