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'Voice of Conscience': Why did Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resign?

Dr. Asim RazaEditor International & Diplomatic Affairs • Islamabad / Lahore Bureau
'Voice of Conscience': Why did Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resign?

📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:

  • Lahore High Court Judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani has resigned from his post.
  • In his resignation sent to the President of Pakistan, he cited personal reasons and health issues after a recent surgery, as well as 'his co.
  • In his resignation sent to the President on October 28, 2026, Justice Kayani said that it was an honor for him to serve in Islamabad High Co.

Lahore High Court Judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani has resigned from his post.

In his resignation sent to the President of Pakistan, he cited personal reasons and health issues after a recent surgery, as well as 'his conscience' as the basis for the decision.

In his resignation sent to the President on October 28, 2026, Justice Kayani said that it was an honor for him to serve in Islamabad High Court and Lahore High Court.

According to him, during his judicial tenure, he dealt with more than 23,000 cases of different types and tried to 'always uphold the constitution, protect fundamental rights and deliver justice without fear or discrimination'.

In his resignation, he stated that the independence and integrity of the High Courts have been affected as a result of the 26th and 27th amendments to the Constitution.

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Dr. Asim Raza

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