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Contempt of court petition filed against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Petition filed by former CJ Jawad S. Khawaja over military court case

Published 28 Jul, 2025 07:53pm

Pakistan

Ex-Chief Justice challenges SC verdict allowing military trials of civilians

It is core responsibility of courts to strike down any law that contradicts constitutional rights, says Khawaja

Published 30 May, 2025 08:37pm

Pakistan

Peshawar High Court upholds military court verdicts, rejects appeals by convicts

State’s counsel argues that military courts fulfil all legal requirements

Published 14 May, 2025 05:41pm

Pakistan

Court overturns decision declaring civilian trials in special courts unconstitutional

Court directs govt to legislate within 45 days

Published 07 May, 2025 03:09pm

Pakistan

‘Military courts cannot be compared with civilian courts’ Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar

Khawaja Haris fails to complete his submissions despite lengthy arguments

Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:38pm

Pakistan

SC hearings on civilian trials in Military courts spark legal debate

Justices raise concerns over definitions and jurisdiction amid ongoing controversy

Published 10 Apr, 2025 02:59pm

Pakistan

SC reviews legality of civilian trials in military courts

Justice Jamal Mandokhail raises issue of FIRs registration

Published 07 Apr, 2025 03:23pm

Pakistan

Military courts: Understanding army act solves half the issue, says Justice Mandokhail

Condemning the May 9 Incidents is a positive step, says Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi

Published 24 Feb, 2025 05:02pm

Pakistan

SC asks govt for clarity on process of military trials

Justice Mandokhail questioned whether the presiding army officer is expert enough to issue sentences

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 02:04pm

Pakistan

Military courts case: SC questions how executive can behave as judge

All other cases have been adjourned

Updated 07 Jan, 2025 11:48am

Pakistan

Mercy petitions by 19 May 9 convicts accepted: ISPR

They will be released after formalities

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 01:20pm

Pakistan

PM’s coordinator says govt will approach international community over military sentencing concerns

Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan says judiciary commission report ‘not a piece of evidence’

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 10:17pm

Pakistan

US expresses concern over civilian sentences by military courts in Pakistan

State Department spokesperson urges authorities to respect right to fair legal proceedings

Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:07pm

Pakistan

May 9 cases: Military courts sentence 60 more to jail including Imran’s nephew

Over 20 PTI workers had been sentenced in the cases a few days ago

Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:23pm

Pakistan

Pakistan affirms commitment to human rights amid concerns over May 9 sentencing

FO statement comes after US, EU, UK show concerns over military trial

Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:37pm

Pakistan

UK, US join EU in expressing concern over military court sentencing of May 9 suspects

Urges Pakistan to uphold its obligations under International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:52am

Pakistan

EU agency concerned over sentencing of civilians by Pakistan’s military court

Says under GSP+, Pakistan agreed to implement 27 international core conventions

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:31pm

Pakistan

Military court sentences 25 to jail term over May 9 incidents: ISPR

Promulgation of sentences of remaining accused is also being done and will be announced ‘shortly’

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 01:37pm

Pakistan

SC’s interim order on military trial for civilians may impact future decisions: PTI’s Zafar

Calls for confidence-building measures before talks

Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:36pm

Pakistan

Govt reveals facilities granted to prisoners in military custody

The court subsequently disposed of the petition, satisfied with the information

Published 12 Dec, 2024 02:28pm

Pakistan

No plan to try Imran in military court, govt tells IHC

Khan had moved court against being handed over to the military

Published 24 Sep, 2024 01:49pm

Pakistan

IHC asks govt for clarity on military trial plans for Imran Khan

Khan's lawyer says the case is based on apprehensions

Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:05am

Pakistan

Imran approaches IHC to prevent being handed over to military custody

The petition has named the federal government as a respondent

Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:58pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan claims plot being hatched to try him in military court, use Faiz as approver

Says cases against him are weak

Updated 19 Aug, 2024 10:43pm

Pakistan

Military courts case: SC tells govt to ensure families meet relatives in custody

Five-member bench earlier declared trial of 102 civilians involved in May 9 incidents invalid

Updated 08 Jul, 2024 05:22pm

Pakistan

Bench hearing military courts case dissolved

Justice Sardar Tariq Masood recuses himself from bench

Updated 29 Jan, 2024 01:05pm

Pakistan

PTI says SC decision on military courts a ‘judicial coup’

Adds that there is no provision for civilians to be tried in military

Published 13 Dec, 2023 11:36pm

Pakistan

No principles followed in suspending military courts decision: Salman Akram Raja

Adds that the decision could have waited until detailed judgement was issued

Updated 13 Dec, 2023 11:44pm

Pakistan

SC allows military trials of civilians, suspends earlier ruling

The court witnesses a dramatic hearing before 5-1 order was issued

Updated 13 Dec, 2023 02:39pm

Pakistan

Justice Ijaz says military court appeal bench formed without following procedure

Adds in letter to secretary that the benches were not approved by judges committee

Updated 13 Dec, 2023 02:15pm