Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has summoned the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) meeting on Friday to consider the appointment of four retired judges as ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court. The proposed judges are Mushir Alam, Mazhar Alam Miankhel, Maqbool Baqar, and Sardar Tariq Masood. The appointment is aimed at reducing the backlog of pending cases in the Supreme Court. Justice (retd) Tariq Masood and Justice (retd) Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel have agreed to their appointment, while Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqir has not responded and Justice (retd) Mushir Alam has declined the offer. Justice Alam cited disappointment with the social media campaign as a significant reason for his decision. The ad hoc judges will have the same power and jurisdiction as regular judges of the Supreme Court. The meeting is scheduled for Friday. [c0afe7d6]