The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has verified the authenticity of Ahsan Bhoon’s degree, according to sources. The verification followed questions raised by Captain (retired) Safdar, who had alleged that the degree was fake.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi chaired a meeting of the Judicial Commission. During the meeting, members approved a one-year extension for the constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court. The decision received majority support, according to the report.
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Sources said Captain (retired) Safdar had submitted an application raising concerns about Bhoon’s academic credentials. The application was received by the chief justice, who heads the commission. Following the request, the chief justice arranged verification of the degrees held by Bhoon, a member of the commission.
The verification process concluded that Bhoon’s degree was authentic, the sources said. The development addressed the allegations raised by Safdar regarding the commission member’s educational qualifications. The report did not provide further details about the verification process or the institutions involved.
The meeting also welcomed Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Rana Sanaullah, according to the report. No further details about their participation or remarks during the meeting were provided in the available information.
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The Judicial Commission plays a role in matters relating to judicial appointments and other judicial decisions. Its meeting considered both the degree verification issue and the extension of the constitutional bench in Sindh. The extension was approved by a majority of members.
Safdar had previously questioned Bhoon’s degree and alleged that it was fake. The commission’s verification, as reported by sources, found the degree to be genuine. The report did not mention whether any further action would follow the verification.