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Pakistan

Widows can’t be fired for remarrying: Supreme Court

'Woman’s identity should not be tied to her husband' Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:05pm

Pakistan

SC scrutinizes Punjab govt’s legal basis for appeals

Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim raises concerns over govt's timing in actions

Published 22 Apr, 2025 11:10am

World

UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman based on ‘biological sex’

Transgender rights are highly political issue in Britain and other parts of world

Published 17 Apr, 2025 08:39am

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

CJP says May 9 trials to be completed within four months, dismisses plea against Asad Qaiser’s bail

Supreme Court issues notice to Punjab government on Ejaz Chaudhary's bail petition

Published 15 Apr, 2025 08:01pm

Pakistan

President appoints Justice Ali Baqar Najafi as Supreme Court judge

CJP Yahya Afridi will administer oath-taking ceremony tomorrow

Published 15 Apr, 2025 04:23pm

Pakistan

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi meets Turkish, Iranian ambassadors, stresses judicial cooperation

Discussion highlights countries’ shared cultural heritage and mutual respect

Published 14 Apr, 2025 11:33pm

Pakistan

Judicial commission approves appointment of Justice Ali Baqar Najafi to Supreme Court

Members representing PTI vote in favor of his appointment,

Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:57pm

Pakistan

SC embraces AI for judicial decision making

Approach aims to enhance efficiency in legal proceedings

Published 11 Apr, 2025 01:03pm

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

Former ATC judge Syed Zakir Hussain makes appeal to SC in Mustafa Amir murder case

SC schedules hearing in upcoming session

Published 04 Apr, 2025 03:54pm

Pakistan

SC to hear bail cancellation cases for May 9 incident on April 7

Hearing to focus on Punjab govt’s appeal to revoke bail granted to accuse in GHQ attack case

Published 04 Apr, 2025 01:03pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court and lower courts announce five-day Eid al-Fitr holidays

Judicial proceedings to remain suspended from March 29 to April 2

Published 27 Mar, 2025 11:10pm

Pakistan

Senate faces turbulent year amid protests, approves 47 bills, 18 resolutions

Govt senators express confidence in the Upper House performance

Published 26 Mar, 2025 12:16pm

Pakistan

CJP Yahya Afridi ensures reforms for timely and effective justice soon

Reforms aim to reduce case pendency

Published 25 Mar, 2025 05:30pm

Pakistan

SHC postpones hearing on PECA Amendment Act challenge due to lawyer’s Supreme Court commitment

Court issues notice to Federal government among other parties

Published 20 Mar, 2025 11:00am

Pakistan

‘I can’t nod’: Armaghan responds to judge’s question about police custody torture

Court extends physical remand of main accused in Mustafa Amir murder case

Published 11 Mar, 2025 04:21pm

Pakistan

Arshad Sharif murder: Supreme Court questions delay in Kenya agreement approval

Court expresses concern over extension request in murder case proceedings

Published 07 Mar, 2025 07:50pm

Business & Economy

Pending tax cases hinder revenue collection worth trillions

108,366 cases remain pending in higher courts, involving a Rs4.45 trillion

Published 02 Mar, 2025 04:05pm

Pakistan

Justice Ameenuddin: If no paper is allowed in jail, where do the letters come from?

Did any parliamentarian oppose the Army Act or introduce a private bill? Justice Ameenuddin asks

Published 25 Feb, 2025 05:22pm

Pakistan

SC sets hearing for Imran’s petitions on May 9 events, alleged electoral fraud

A five-member constitutional bench to hear the petitions on February 28

Published 24 Feb, 2025 11:29pm

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

Chief justice meets SCBA delegation, discusses judicial reforms

Justice Afridi to meet the opposition delegation tomorrow

Published 20 Feb, 2025 05:58pm

Pakistan

Justice Sarfraz Dogar should be stopped from working as IHC chief justice

Five judges challenge their seniority issue in the Supreme Court

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 10:45pm

Pakistan

Judicial Reforms: Chief justice to consult opposition for consensus

PM Shehbaz, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi discuss legal reforms

Published 19 Feb, 2025 09:04pm

Pakistan

Italian ambassador meets CJP: Judicial cooperation discussed

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi announces the establishment of 'Commercial Litigation Corridor'

Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:50pm

Pakistan

CJP Afridi restructures case management committee

Five judges have been assigned to hear chamber appeals

Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:02pm

Pakistan

Justice Hashim Khan Kakar gets emotional at his BHC farewell ceremony

Recalls his struggles on the journey to becoming a judge

Updated 16 Feb, 2025 10:43pm

Pakistan

No fear of references if nothing wrong has been done: SC judge Justice Shah

Senior puisne judge had an informal conversation with reporters in Islamabad

Updated 14 Feb, 2025 01:31pm