4 h. ago CJP questions LHC’s decision to reject Imran’s bail petitions

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday raised serious questions over the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to reject bail petitions filed by incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, says in media reports. The Supreme Court (SC), while hearing eight appeals filed by the former PTI chairman, issued notices to the […]

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19 h. ago May 9 cases: SC issues notices to Punjab govt on eight bail appeals of Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD –  The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Punjab government on eight appeals filed by PTI founder

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31 h. ago Global outcry after Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza

World leaders, rights groups, and press freedom advocates have condemned the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif. He died alongside four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital area. Gaza authorities said the attack directly targeted a media tent. Two other civilians and freelance reporter Mohammed Al-Khaldi were also killed. Mourners […]

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51 h. ago PTI to launch lawyers’ movement against likely 27th Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has announced the launch of a lawyers’ movement against the anticipated 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a major threat to democratic norms. The potential 27th Amendment came into discussions, again, despite the federal government categorically rejecting the enactment of the new constitutional tweaks last […]

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6 d. ago Bahria Town turns to Supreme Court in last minute bid to stop mega auction

ISLAMABAD – Supreme Court has been moved as property giant Bahria Town battles a high court ruling ahead of auction deadline

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7 d. ago SC issues notices over admission dispute in Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari

KARACHI – The Supreme Court has issued notices to all parties, including the affected student, on an appeal filed by

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3 w. ago PTI founder challenges judges’ transfer verdict in top court

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has filed an intra-court appeal in the Supreme Court (SC) against the verdict in the judges’ transfer and seniority case. In the petition, former prime minister Imran Khan has requested the Supreme Court to nullify the 3-2 judgment. The petition argues that the transfer of judges is an attack […]

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3 w. ago Imran Khan sends bold political call from prison, says sister

PTI founder Imran Khan has sent a strong and clear message to his party from Adiala Jail, according to his sister, Aleema Khan. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi, she voiced serious concerns about his safety and announced plans to take the matter to the Supreme Court. Aleema Khan said both […]

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3 w. ago Supreme court declares promotion A legal right for public servants

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that promotion is a fundamental legal right for every government employee and must be granted based on merit and performance. The court urged public institutions to ensure fairness and transparency in handling promotion cases. In a five-page written judgment by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, the court […]

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4 w. ago Supreme Court emphasizes dignity in taxpayer recovery process

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) must ensure the dignity of taxpayers during the tax recovery process. The ruling, issued by a three-judge bench led by Justice Munib Akhtar, dismissed the FBR’s petition challenging a high court order. It emphasized that any notice issued by the […]

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4 w. ago Supreme court bans immediate tax recovery without proper notice

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court has ruled that tax authorities cannot carry out immediate coercive recoveries under Section 140 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, without giving proper notice. The verdict emphasizes that a clear due date must be mentioned before any recovery action is taken. A three-member bench led by Justice Munib Akhtar, with […]

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4 w. ago IFJ urges supreme court to review PECA amendments over threat to press freedom

ISLAMABAD – The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged Pakistan’s Supreme Court to immediately review the latest amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), warning they pose serious threats to press freedom and journalist safety. In a letter addressed to the Chief Justice, and also sent to the prime minister and other […]

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4 w. ago IFJ urges CJP to review PECA Law, citing threats to journalists, press freedom

ISLAMABAD: International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, expressing concern over the challenges faced by journalists in the country, particularly under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The letter, also sent to the prime minister and the chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), highlights […]

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4 w. ago US to deport refugees with just six hours’ notice after Supreme Court ruling  

WASHINGTON – In a controversial policy shift, the United States has announced that refugees facing deportation would now receive as

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