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Humanising Justice: Chief Justice unveils vision for judicial wellbeing in Pakistan

'You are not alone, the entire institution stands behind you,' says Justice Yahya Afridi

Published 25 Jul, 2025 11:10pm

Pakistan

Legal battle begins over KP reserved seats oath taking

Provincial Assembly speaker refuses to take oath from members elected on reserved seats

Updated 21 Jul, 2025 12:59pm

Pakistan

IHC issues contempt notice to PM, cabinet over Aafia Siddiqui case

Court expresses displeasure over government’s failure to submit a report

Updated 21 Jul, 2025 07:55pm

Pakistan

FBR’s tax recovery notice without giving proper time declared illegal

Supreme Court emphasizes due process and fairness in tax recovery

Published 15 Jul, 2025 03:42pm

Pakistan

Chief Justice reviews steps to enhance ties between Law Commission, bars

CJ Yahya Afridi chairs meeting in Quetta to strengthen institutional coordination

Published 14 Jul, 2025 07:54pm

Pakistan

Supreme Judicial Council dismisses 19 out of 24 complaints against judges

Proposal to publicly name judges cleared of allegations rejected

Published 12 Jul, 2025 02:51pm

Pakistan

Judicial body commits to repel external pressure, resolve missing persons issue

NJPMC approves integration of technology to improve judicial system

Updated 11 Jul, 2025 10:41pm

Pakistan

Intra-court appeals filed against Supreme Court’s verdict on IHC judges’ transfers and seniority

Petitioners claim the decision is contrary to the constitution, established judicial precedents

Published 09 Jul, 2025 02:57pm

Pakistan

LHC orders complete ban on tree cutting in smog prevention drive

Court seeks update on Punjab’s Yellow Bus Project

Published 04 Jul, 2025 12:30pm

Pakistan

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah writes to JCP, raises concerns over seniority issue

Senior judge emphasises that president is bound to consult chief justice in such matters

Published 02 Jul, 2025 01:04pm

Pakistan

ECP expected to finalise allocation of reserved seats today

Number of seats held by PML-N will increase from 111 to 126

Published 01 Jul, 2025 01:24pm

Reserved seats case: SC Registrar Office refuses to accept SIC plea

Sunni Ittehad Council seeks issuance of court order bearing signatures of all bench members

Published 30 Jun, 2025 05:45pm

Pakistan

President declares Justice Sarfraz Dogar as senior-most judge of IHC

Move comes as continuation of Supreme Court’s 3-2 verdict

Updated 29 Jun, 2025 04:33pm

Pakistan

PTI terms SC ruling on reserved seats a blow to public mandate

Barrister Gohar rejects reports PTI members planning to join other parties

Published 28 Jun, 2025 05:51pm

Pakistan

IHC judges file intra-court appeal against SC ruling on transfers, seniority

SC states that President of Pakistan will determine whether transfers are temporary or permanent

Published 28 Jun, 2025 01:37pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz Sharif commends constitutional bench ruling on reserved seats

Supreme Court's constitutional bench approves review petition concerning reserved seats

Published 28 Jun, 2025 12:04pm

World

Supreme Court in birthright case limits judges’ power to block presidential policies

Sotomayor urges parents to file appropriate class action lawsuits

Published 28 Jun, 2025 09:19am

KP government at risk after Supreme Court ruling on reserved seat

Role of 35 independent MPAs in assembly becomes more critical than ever

Published 27 Jun, 2025 07:42pm

Pakistan

SC judges foreign travel linked to chief justice’s approval

New SOP empowers chief justice to approve or reject judges’ leave

Published 19 Jun, 2025 01:48pm

Pakistan

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan

Justice Ayesha A. Malik administers oath

Published 07 Jun, 2025 06:12pm

World

Bangladesh top court acquits JI leader

Six senior political leaders convicted under Sheikh Hasina's administration

Published 28 May, 2025 01:59pm

Pakistan

SC rejects pleas to postpone Reserved Seats hearing, approves Live Streaming

Court adjourns hearing on review petitions until May 26

Published 22 May, 2025 05:40pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court rejects Sunni Ittehad Council’s plea on reserved seats

Eleven-member constitutional bench also dismisses other miscellaneous petitions related to live broadcast and bench objections

Updated 22 May, 2025 02:28pm

Pakistan

Justice Ejaz Swati appointed chief justice Balochistan

Meeting chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi

Published 19 May, 2025 03:24pm

Pakistan

Noor Mukadam murder: Supreme Court verdict likely today

Salman Safdar presents arguments in defence of the accused

Published 19 May, 2025 11:55am

Pakistan

Turkish envoy calls on CJP, emphasizes exchange of best practices

Chief Justice highlights long-standing, cordial judicial relations between both countries

Published 13 May, 2025 08:57pm

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

Reserved seats: SC again witnesses dissent as majority ruling accepts review petitions

Justice before the hearing, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah also issues a written verdict on the scoop of review

Published 06 May, 2025 01:18pm

Pakistan

IHC judges submit response in key constitutional case

Judges raises concern about timing of these transfers

Published 30 Apr, 2025 03:19pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan writes to CJP Yahya Afridi over ‘political victimization’

PTI founder raises concerns over Feb 8 general elections, Nov 26 rally, 26th constitutional amendment

Published 25 Apr, 2025 05:08pm