It was “bitter” constitutional litigation, the chief justice believes, that ultimately affected the court’s performance. But was it just that? Speaking at a full court reference held to mark the…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Lahore High Court (LHC) to decide the case pertaining to fixing of sugar price within a month. A three-member bench of the apex…
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Analysis: Mastering the roster; a statistical study/ Basim Raza & Salahuddin Ahmed & Yasser Kureshi
In legal theory, all judges of a court are equal. Many chief justices cite the Latin phrase ‘primus inter pares’ to claim they are only ‘first among equals’. The wisdom…
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New judicial year ceremony: SC tested by flooding it with constitutional matters, says CJP
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umer Ata Bandial Monday said the apex court was tested many a time in February this year, flooded with constitutional matters, affecting its other…
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While the Supreme Court is expected to announce next week its judgement in a case challenging amendments made by the previous PDM government to the National Accountability Ordinance, NAB Prosecutor…
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Embattled PTI chief challenges Official Secrets Act, Army Amendment Act in apex court
The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Official Secrets Act and the Army Amendment Act. The former prime minister has knocked on the…
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The Supreme Court on Friday declared that May 15 power show in the Red Zone by the ruling coalition parties and assisted by the federal government was a direct attack…
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SC rejects previous PDM govt’s objections to bench hearing pleas against audio leaks commission
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday rejected the previous Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government’s objections to the bench hearing a set of pleas challenging the constitution of a three-judge commission…
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All eyes on SC as CJP Bandial promises ‘short and sweet’ verdict in NAB laws’ amendment case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a petition filed by the PTI chairman in 2022 against the amendments to the accountability laws. The apex court is set…
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Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial has expressed concern over the closure of Rs490 million corruption cases by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). A three-member bench of the Supreme…
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief has been granted some facilities in the Attock Jail according to a report submitted by the Attorney General’s office to the Supreme Court on Monday.…
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In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday, Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, claimed that the life of her incarcerated husband…
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday requested the Supreme Court to issue directions to transfer all his cases, investigations, inquiries, and trials from the Islamabad High Court to Lahore…
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday, while hearing appeals filed by the PTI chairman in the Toshakhana case, said apparently there were shortcomings in the trial court decision but the apex…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of the application of the Broadsheet Company regarding the opening of Volume 10 of the Panama JIT report on the basis of withdrawal. A…
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After much uncertainty and speculation, a caretaker prime minister has taken oath of office understandably to steer the country towards holding general elections within the stipulated period of ninety days.…
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The decision of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) to approve the new census was challenged in the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Supreme Court Bar Association President Abid Zuberi filed…
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With the country now in election mode, all eyes will be on the Election Commission of Pakistan, which must ensure that the upcoming polls are held fairly and on time.…
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Leaders of the majority parties’ alliance in the Senate Sunday said the power to legislate was an exclusive right of parliament, and the Supreme Court should avoid interference in its…
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The Supreme Court’s verdict in the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023 case may not augur well for Nawaz Sharif but ultimately, the fate of the Election…