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PTI to contest elections without ‘bat’ as SC upholds ECP order

CJP Isa says PTI failed to conduct a fair intra-party election

Updated 13 Jan, 2024 11:58pm

Pakistan

Top court rejects Justice Naqvi’s request to stay SJC proceedings

He had accused the council of bias against him

Published 09 Jan, 2024 10:34pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court forms bench on PTI plea seeking restoration of bat symbol

Three-member bench will hear case

Updated 09 Jan, 2024 10:35pm

Pakistan

KP tops in cases of enforced disappearance

Commission dismisses at least 1,477 cases for having no links to enforced disappearances

Published 09 Jan, 2024 03:29pm

Pakistan

What experts have to say about SC ending lifetime disqualification

Described as ‘sigh of relief’, it will pave way for Nawaz and Tareen

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 09:34pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court annuls lifetime disqualification for politicians

It is the basic right of citizens to contest elections, says SC order

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 07:03pm

Pakistan

SC forecloses any possibility of election delay

Declares Balochistan High Court order void

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 12:21pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court judges, spouses exempted from body search at airports

The aviation ministry issued the notification on the apex court’s directive

Updated 17 Dec, 2023 04:36pm

Pakistan

Justice Mazahar Naqvi challenges SJC’s show-cause notices

Justice Mazahar Naqvi has requested to run the trial in the open court.

Published 30 Nov, 2023 03:14pm

Pakistan

Centre, provinces file five petitions in support of military courts

Petition also asks court to restore sections of Army Act that were struck down

Updated 17 Nov, 2023 05:42pm

Pakistan

Interim Sindh govt challenges SC’s decision against military trial of civilians

Urges apex court to annul judgement

Published 17 Nov, 2023 01:12am

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Ban on use of word ‘Sir’ for government officials

The Supreme Court heard the bail application of the accused in the case of the murder of a 9-year-old child in Mardan.

Published 15 Nov, 2023 11:30am

Pakistan

SC says Faizabad sit-in commission can call former army chief, PM or CJP

Supreme Court had rejected the government's committee and asked for a commission

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 05:25pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court says allegations against ex-ISI Chief Gen Faiz cannot be left unattended

Apex court observes allegation would undermine institutions if true

Published 14 Nov, 2023 08:48pm

Pakistan

Senate passes resolution calling for civilians’ trial under Army Act

Resolution says military trial act as a deterrent against violance

Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:52pm

Pakistan

Balochistan CM ‘forced’ to approve census, claims lawyer

Adds that CM was asleep but was taken to Islamabad

Published 13 Nov, 2023 12:21pm

Pakistan

Justice Shaukat Siddiqui approaches SC for urgent hearing of appeal

The judge was removed by the SJC in 2018

Published 13 Nov, 2023 11:25am

Pakistan

SC registrar returns petition challenging illegal immigrants’ expulsion

A few former MNAs and Senators filed a constitutional petition against the decision

Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:56pm

Pakistan

Justice Naqvi objects to CJP Isa’s inclusion in misconduct inquiry

Urges CJP Isa and two other judges to recuse themselves from hearing

Published 10 Nov, 2023 10:28pm

Pakistan

Has SC judgement on military courts given ‘blanket immunity’ to civilians?

Legal expert says 20 to 30% of civilians work in the military

Published 30 Oct, 2023 01:23am

Pakistan

What are the five standards for military trial of civilians?

Legal expert Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmed says Supreme Court decision will have repercussions for national security

Published 30 Oct, 2023 01:01am

Pakistan

SJC serves show cause notice to Justice Mazahir Ali Naqvi

A complaint was filed against him with charges of misconduct and illegal assets

Published 27 Oct, 2023 05:49pm

Pakistan

SC adjourns hearing of petitions against Practice and Procedure bill till Oct 3

Seeks replies from all parties by September 25, In a first, SC live-streams Practice and Procedure bill hearing after agreement reached in full court meeting

Updated 19 Sep, 2023 12:49am

Pakistan

Who is Jazeela Aslam, the first woman to become SC registrar

Jazeela Aslam got a first division in her BA from Kinnaird College

Updated 18 Sep, 2023 07:48am

Pakistan

With a full court, CJP Isa takes his first decision as top judge

A full court bench will hear Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Bill

Updated 17 Sep, 2023 06:30pm

Pakistan

Faez Isa takes oath: Social media hopeful for rule of law in Pakistan

He will succeed Justice Umar Ata Bandial as the 29th CJP

Published 17 Sep, 2023 10:39am

Pakistan

Qazi Faez Isa sworn in as 29th chief justice of Pakistan

He will serve till October 2014

Updated 17 Sep, 2023 06:09pm

Pakistan

Five months after his death, Musharraf’s case set for hearing before Supreme Court

The former dictator had challenged the rejection of his nomination papers

Published 14 Jul, 2023 05:46pm

Pakistan

SC forms larger bench to hear military courts case

The 6-member bench will hear the case from July 18

Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:20pm

Pakistan

SC’s registrar returns Awn Chaudhry petition seeking dissolution of PTI

Says has not approached any other appropriate forum available

Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:04pm