SC adjourns hearing of ECP review plea
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday adjourned for an indefinite period the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) review petition on its April 4 order to hold elections in Punjab on.
PAC seeks assets details of SC’s Justice
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) directed authorities to submit the details of the assets of Justice Mazahar Ali Naqvi, a Supreme Court (SC) judge, within 15 days. The PAC was tasked.
SC ‘pressurising’ politicians: JUI-F Chief
Dera Ismail Khan: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday said that the Supreme Court rather than “uniting” was “pressurising” politicians to unite. “We do not agree with the.
PTI accuses govt of running campaign against SC
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Fawad Chaudhry lambasted the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), saying the masses would “thwart the efforts of the aristocrats in a bid to create the situation of.
Supreme Court orders SBP to ‘release’ funds for polls
Islamabad: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court ordered the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to allocate and release Rs. 21 billion from the funds held with it to the Election Commission.
“Bill limiting CJP powers not to be acted upon till further orders”: SC
A larger bench of the Apex Court ordered that the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023 would not be acted upon in any manner till further order. The bench issued its.
SC issues notices to top officers for lack of funds for polls
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued notices to the Attorney General, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Secretary Finance, and Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over the lack of.
Govt gets SC bill passed in joint session of parliament
Islamabad: Amid strong protest from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the federal government got the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, passed in the joint session of parliament. The bill was passed.
Cabinet approves bill to amend SC’s suo motu powers
Islamabad: In a bid to limit the discretionary powers to take suo motu notice by Pakistan’s top judge, the federal cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023. The development.
CJP says ECP hastily penned decision to delay polls in Punjab
Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said that the decision to postpone polls in Punjab was penned in haste by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The CJP passed.
SC judges question ‘unbridled’ powers of CJP
In an unusual development, two judges of the Supreme Court raised qquestionsover the powers of the chief justice of Pakistan(CJP). They said that the apex court “cannot be dependent on the solitary.
Supreme Court being ‘maligned’ via audio leaks: CJP Bandial
Following a series of leaked audios against judges, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial observed that the Supreme Court was a constitutional institution that was being “maligned” via audio tapes..
Highly qualified candidate can’t be recruited for low-scale job: Supreme Court
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Monday ruled that a highly qualified candidate could not be recruited for a low-scale job. The apex court announced the verdict on a plea.
JCP rejects CJP Bandial’s nominees for Supreme Court elevation
Islamabad: On Thursday, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) rejected Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial’s nominated judges for their appointment to the Supreme Court. CJP Bandial presided over the judicial commission’s session,.
Pervez Elahi is now CM Punjab, rules Supreme Court
Islamabad: On Tuesday, a three-member bench of the Supreme Court declared Deputy Speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari’s ruling in the Punjab Chief Minister election “illegal”. I also ruled that Pervez Elahi will be.
People on ECL can’t travel abroad without permission: SC
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed the federal government to ensure that people on the Exit Control List (ECL) do not travel abroad without permission from the Interior Ministry. Chief Justice of.
Supreme Court returns PTI’s plea
Islamabad: The Supreme Court Thursday returned the PTI’s plea seeking protection from the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) as the Imran Khan-led party planned on holding a second long match. The Supreme Court’s.
SC directs govt to provide PTI with ground for jalsa
Islamabad: The Supreme Court on Wednesday authorized the federal government to provide the PTI with the ground between the H-9 and G-9 areas of Islamabad to hold its public gathering. The ruling.
Supreme Court will not be influenced by criticism: CJP Umar Ata Bandial
On Thursday, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial remarked that the Supreme Court (SC) would not be affected by criticism as long as there are people who abide by the Constitution..
Supreme court restores National Assembly
The Supreme Court has set aside the Deputy Speaker’s ruling to dismiss the no-trust resolution against Prime Minister Imran and the subsequent dissolution of the NA by the president on the.
Supreme Court calls Speaker’s ruling “Unconstitutional”
On Thursday, a bench of the apex court gave a verdict regarding the deputy speaker’s rejecting no-confidence motion. “The deputy speaker gave a ruling on April 3. Leave was granted on the.
Lawmakers bound to follow party policy: Supreme Court
Islamabad: Justice Muneeb Akhtar of the Supreme Court said on Thursday that lawmakers were bound to follow the policy of the political party they are affiliated with. During the hearing of presidential.
Justice Ayesha Malik sworn in as Pakistan’s first female SC judge
Justice Ayesha Malik made history in Pakistan’s judicial system on Monday when she was sworn in as the country’s first female Supreme Court judge at an oath-taking ceremony held within the Supreme.
Supreme Court orders to close all commercial activities on CAA
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered an end to all commercial activities on lands given to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), expressing its concern with the construction of marriage halls on-premises.
Supreme Court: NAB failed to justify the custody of Khursheed Shah
Syed Khursheed Shah, leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, was granted post-arrest bail by the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday in.
Noor Muqaddam murder case: Zahir Jaffer’s parents request Supreme Court for bail
Zakir Jaffer and Ismat Zakir filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Islamabad High Court’s ruling. The bail applications of accused Zahir Jaffer’s parents were denied by the.