20 h. ago JCP refuses to make proceedings public despite repeated appeals

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, has once again rejected a proposal to make its proceedings public. Despite repeated calls for transparency, the commission voted down the idea during its recent sessions, citing existing rules and legal limitations. According to a detailed report, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah had […]

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35 h. ago Justice Mansoor urges release of judicial commission meeting minutes

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s senior puisne judge, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has called on the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) to make public the minutes of all its meetings held under the tenure of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. In a letter dated June 25 addressed to the JCP secretary, Justice Shah expressed concern over the […]

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60 h. ago France urges Iran to release detained couple held for over three years

PARIS – The French government has demanded the immediate release of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens who have been imprisoned in Iran for more than three years. Officials in Paris say the case against the couple is baseless and politically motivated. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the couple’s detention is […]

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3 d. ago Justice Mansoor raises ‘questions’ on judges seniority in recent appointment

Senior judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has raised ‘questions’ on the seniority of judges in the recent appointment. According to details, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has sent another letter to the Secretary of the Judicial Commission, raising serious concerns over the determination of judges’ seniority without prior consultation. According to the […]

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3 d. ago Justice Shah raises concerns over president’s role in IHC seniority determination

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has raised constitutional concerns regarding the president’s unilateral decision on the seniority of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges. Despite the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) approving the nomination of Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar as IHC chief justice, Justice Shah questioned the validity of the president’s notification issued on June […]

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4 d. ago JCP allows acting chief justices of high courts to ‘continue serving top roles’

JCP meeting chaired by Justice Yahya Afridia, holds four consecutive meetings to make a decision on appointments of CJs Letters issued to PM’s principal secretary, informing about the nominations and requesting to forward the same to the president for their appointment   ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday decided to allow the […]

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4 d. ago Imran Abbas urges producers to delay film releases during Muharram

Pakistani actor and model Imran Abbas has appealed to film producers and distributors to avoid releasing movies during the first ten days of Muharram out of respect for the sacred Islamic month. He emphasized the spiritual importance of this time and called for collective observance across the entertainment industry. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Abbas […]

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8 d. ago Supreme Court calls for review of Nikahnama form to protect women’s rights

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has urged both federal and provincial governments to review the Nikahnama form to make it more user-friendly and ensure the protection of marriage rights, particularly for women. A three-member bench led by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah highlighted that without revising the form as a whole, recent efforts, particularly by the […]

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8 d. ago EU leaders demand Gaza ceasefire, review Israel’s human rights record

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, urging a permanent end to the ongoing conflict. The appeal came during a summit of the 27 member states held in Brussels on Thursday. In their official statement, the European Council stressed the urgency of halting […]

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1 week ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur files supreme court petition to meet PTI founder

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking permission to meet the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Gandapur appeared before Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s bench along with Advocate Latif Khosa and Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Faisal. Advocate Latif Khosa told the court that the matter is […]

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1 week ago Justice Mansoor Ali Shah opposes bench extension without 26th amendment verdict

ISLAMABAD – Senior Supreme Court judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has strongly opposed the extension of the constitutional bench’s tenure, warning that such a move could damage public trust in the judiciary. In a letter sent to the Judicial Commission’s Secretary on June 16 and later shared with other members, Justice Shah cautioned against extending […]

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2 w. ago Justice Mansoor opposes SC constitutional benches’ expansion

ISLAMABAD –  A letter from Supreme Court’s senior-most judge, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has surfaced, voicing strong opposition to

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3 w. ago Mayor Murtaza Wahab demands Rs100 billion for Karachi’s development

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged all political parties to work together for the city’s progress. He stressed that unity is vital to tackle Karachi’s growing challenges. Wahab formally requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to release Rs100 billion for urgent development projects in the city. He believes this funding will help solve key issues like infrastructure, […]

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3 w. ago Justice Mansoor Ali Shah sworn in as acting chief justice during Eid ceremony

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, the senior most judge of the Supreme Court, was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Saturday during a rare ceremony held on Eid day at the apex court’s Lahore Registry. Justice Ayesha A. Malik administered the oath, marking an unusual event both in terms of […]

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3 w. ago Justice Mansoor Ali Shah takes oath as acting CJP, filling in for Justice Afridi

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has taken the oath of office as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) following the temporary absence of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, who is currently abroad for Hajj. The oath was administered by Justice Ayesha A. Malik in a ceremony at the Supreme Court building, attended by fellow […]

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4 w. ago Justice Mansoor Ali Shah sworn in as acting chief justice of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Senior Supreme Court Judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah has officially taken oath as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan. The oath-taking ceremony was held on Saturday at the Supreme Court’s Lahore Registry. Justice Ayesha A. Malik administered the oath during the event, which was attended by several prominent legal figures. Among the attendees […]

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