LAHORE: The federal government has appointed Justice Ali Baqar Najafi as acting chief justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC). 

A notification of his appointment has been issued. Justice Najafi will assume the role during the absence of Chief Justice Aysha A. Malik, who will be on a private visit abroad till Jan 2. 

During this period, Justice Najafi will oversee judicial responsibilities at the LHC.