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Sindh moves to review Mir Raza Ali murder probe

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Sunday said it would ask the provincial high court’s chief justice to form a judicial commission to assess the impartiality and legality of the Mir Raza Ali murder investigation. However, Ali’s family counsel objected to the move and said they would approach the Sindh High Court on Monday. The development follows his parents’ appeal to Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah for direct oversight, alleging the probe promoted a suicide narrative. Read More…

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Justice Aminuddin terms FCC creation a landmark in constitutional journey

In his maiden message as the Federal Constitutional Court's (FCC) top judge, Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan called the creation of the newly established court under 27th Amendment a landmark in Pakistan’s constitutional journey, "reinforcing the nation’s commitment to the rule of law". CJ Aminuddin, who was appointed following the establishment of the FCC under the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment, described the institution’s mandate as “of great significance: to interpret the Constitution with clarity, independence and fidelity; to safeguard the fundamental rights guaranteed to the people; and to ensure that the… Read More…

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27th Amendment: Full Court 'rejected proposal of en masse resignation'

The Full Court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, last week discussed a senior judge’s proposal for en masse resignation, with majority of judges disagreeing with it. The meeting later unanimously approved the Supreme Court Amendment Rules 2025. According to the Supreme Court (SC) sources, around 13 judges attended the Full Court Meeting called in order to discuss the resignations by two apex court judges. Two of the top court's 23 judges, Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, have already resigned. Read More…

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Justice Aminuddin sworn in as first CJ of newly formed Constitutional Court

Marking a historic point in country's judicial and constitutional history, Justice Aminuddin Khan on Friday was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the newly formed Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) today (Friday) under the 27th Constitutional Amendment. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to Justice Aminuddin at the Aiwan-e-Sadar today, a day after he approved his appointment to the key post on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Read More…

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Imran Khan writes to CJP, says 'doors of justice remain closed to me'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, highlighting his grievances from Adiala Jail. In his letter, Khan complained that “the doors of justice have been closed” on him and his wife, former first lady Bushra Bibi. He wrote that he had been confined in solitary detention for 772 days, describing his 9x11 cell as a “cage.” The PTI founder also claimed that more than 300 political cases had been lodged against him, stressing that “such an example does not… Read More…

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Four SC judges boycott 'cosmetic' full court meeting

Four Supreme Court judges refused to attend a "cosmetic" full court meeting summoned by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi today, raising objections to the process for reviewing and approving the SC Rules, 2025. The joint letter, authored by senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Athar Minallah, underscored the divisions within the judiciary. They stated that the process followed for approving the rules was not legally valid and noted that the rules were approved through circulation rather than being placed… Read More…

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PTI leadership meets CJP, raises issues faced by PTI founder

The leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday met the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi to provide input on the reform agenda. The Chief Justice invited the Opposition leadership in the Parliament, as part of his endeavors to take wider stakeholders consultation on the reform agenda, said a press release issued by Supreme Court. The PTI leadership met the Chief Justice at his residence and the meeting lasted for two hours. The Chief Justice welcomed the PTI delegation and apprised them of the planned meeting of the National… Read More…

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CJP briefs visiting IMF delegation over judicial system reforms

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi briefed an IMF delegation over the judicial system reforms in a meeting here. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, talking to the media said has that the visiting team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was told that “We have taken the oath of the independence of the judiciary”. “The delegation was informed,” It is not our job to brief you all details”. The IMF team was briefed on the agenda of the National Judicial Policymaking Committee,” CJP said. Read More…

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PTI founder pens letters to CJP, SC constitutional bench head

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) incarcerated founder Imran Khan has penned letters for Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Aminuddin Khan, the head of the constitutional bench. According to sources, the 349-page letters, which have been received by the respective judicial authorities, contains critical demands and grievances regarding significant political events. The letters penned by PTI founder Imran Khan called for the formation of a commission to investigate the incidents of May 9 and November 26, which have been central to political and legal discussions. Read More…

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CJP Yahya Afridi summons maiden JCP meeting on Nov 5

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, has summoned maiden Judicial Commission meeting on November 5, 2024. As per details, the meeting will be chaired by Chief Justice Afridi, alongside notable attendees including Senior Puisne Judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, and other prominent figures from the legal and political spheres. The meeting is expected to discuss key agenda items, including the formation of Constitutional Benches and the nomination of judges. Read More…

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