Farooq started his practice in
Lahore and also has an office in
Islamabad. He focuses on
civil,
commercial,
tax, and
banking law. He served as adjunct faculty at
Lahore University of Management Sciences from 2009 until his promotion in
Lahore High Court. Aamer took his oath on January 1, 2015, and on December 23, 2015, he was confirmed as a judge of the
Islamabad High Court.
Named in Rana Shamim affidavit controversy The former top Gilgit Baltistan judge,
Rana Shamim gave the statement under oath before the Oath Commissioner on November 10, 2021. The affidavit was duly notarized by Notary Public Charles Drostan Guthrie, which is located in Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, London. According to Rana Shamim, former chief justice Saqib Nisar had directed IHC judge Aamer Farooq not to release Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz till the 2018 general elections.
Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court On 1 November 2022, the
Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) suggested that Justice Aamer be named Chief Justice of the
Islamabad High Court. President Alvi approved Justice Aamer Farooq’s appointment as the IHC chief justice after the recommendations of parliamentary committee for judges appointment. The committee had on November 4 approved the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s recommendations for the promotion of Justice Athar Minallah to the SC and Justice Farooq as the IHC chief justice, respectively.
Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan He was elevated on 11 February 2025 as a Justice of the
Supreme Court of Pakistan. == References ==