Justice Qazi Faez Isa, a reputed "maverick" who has previously criticized the military's influential role in Pakistan's politics, was sworn in on Sept. 17 as Pakistan's new chief justice after former Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial was automatically retired upon reaching the age limit of 65, Reuters reported on Sept. 18. Isa's tenure is expected to last approximately 13 months, ending in October 2024 when he reaches age 65.