5 d. ago NCSW hails Justice Ayesha Malik’s marriage dissolution ruling as milestone for women’s rights

ISLAMABAD: The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) has praised Supreme Court Justice Ayesha A. Malik’s landmark ruling that recognises psychological abuse as cruelty and a valid ground for marriage dissolution, calling it a “progressive step” towards gender-sensitive justice. In a statement quoted by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), NCSW chairperson Ume […]

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1 week ago CB cautions ignoring Article 191A could amount to granting ‘final relief’ to petitioners

Eight-member CB resumes hearing on 26th Amendment amid calls for full court formation Justice Ayesha Malik notes Article 191A ‘vests powers within SC, not removes them’ Next hearing on Nov 10 to decide whether CB or full court will rule on amendment’s legality   ISLAMABAD: Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan on Thursday observed that disregarding Article […]

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1 week ago SC judge says no bar on full court hearing case fixed before CB

Justice Ayesha Malik on Wednesday observed that there was no bar on a full Supreme Court hearing a case fixed before the Constitutional Bench under Article 191A introduced in the 26th Amendment. She made the remarks as an eight-member resumed hearing over three dozen petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Advocate Khwaja Ahmad Hosain, counsel […]

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1 week ago First Lady felicitates Japan’s New PM Takaichi on historic appointment

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday extended her heartfelt congratulations to Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, marking a milestone for women in leadership and an inspiring moment for the region. “Congratulations to Sanae Takaichi @takaichi_sanae on becoming #Japan’s first woman Prime Minister – a historic milestone for women in leadership and a […]

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1 week ago 26th Amendment does not bar full court from hearing cases fixed before CB: Justice Ayesha

Eight-judge Constitutional Bench resumes hearing over three dozen petitions against 26th Amendment Justice Ayesha terms Article 191A ‘procedural’, says limits apply to benches not SC Judges debate whether Constitutional Bench can order full court formation Hearing adjourned till Thursday as court to decide on jurisdiction question first ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Ayesha Malik on Wednesday […]

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2 w. ago Sindh women’s softball trials mark major milestone for national games

The Sindh Softball Association achieved a key milestone as it successfully concluded women’s softball trials across all divisions of the province in preparation for the upcoming 35th National Games Karachi 2025. The trials reflected the growing enthusiasm for women’s sports in Sindh and marked a significant step toward developing a stronger, more competitive provincial team. […]

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2 w. ago Justice Mazhar says regular benches cannot hear constitutional matters

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar on Monday observed that no Supreme Court benches besides the CB could hear constitutional matters as he and seven other judges heard petitions against the 26th Amendment. The bench hearing the pleas is headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan and also includes Justices Mazhar, Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Ayesha Malik, Syed Hasan Azhar […]

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2 w. ago Hania Aamir appointed UN Women Pakistan National Goodwill Ambassador

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has been appointed as the new National Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s efforts to promote gender equality and empower women across the country. In her new role, Hania will use her platform to raise awareness, inspire action, and amplify the voices of women […]

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2 w. ago Cabinet committee approves bid for First Women Bank privatisation

The Cabinet Committee Inter-Governmental Transactions (CCoIGT) has approved the bid offer, being higher than the reference price, for the privatisation of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL). This key milestone paves the way for successful privatisation and a government-to-government (G2G) transaction with the UAE’s nominated entity owned by International Holding Company (IHC), boosting FDI inflows and […]

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2 w. ago ‘Pleas Against 26th Amendment’: Justice Ayesha questions if Article 191A bars formation of full court

Justice Ayesha Malik asks if 26th Amendment’s Article 191A means a full court can no longer be constituted Bench examines whether Constitutional Bench can direct JCP to include all judges, or if it has authority to form a full court or must refer the issue to the CJP or JCP ISLAMABAD: Justice Ayesha Malik on […]

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3 w. ago Power to form a full court an ‘inherent prerogative’ of CJP, lawyer tells Constitutional Bench

Bench resumes hearing petitions seeking annulment of 26th Amendment amid split over judicial powers Justices Mandokhail, Ayesha differ over procedure for framing SC Rules 2025 AGP urges restraint after exchange between judges over administrative process Hearing adjourned till Wednesday as court have to decide whether full court or CB will hear case ISLAMABAD: Senior lawyer […]

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3 w. ago Counsel pleads challenges to 26th Amend should be heard by Supreme Court as a whole

Munir A. Malik urges case be heard by all 16 judges who formed SC before amendment, citing Article 176 that defines SC as comprising chief justice and all judges Justice Ayesha Malik notes Article 191-A itself under challenge, Justice Hilali says judges appointed after amendment ‘cannot hear the case’ The eight-member bench adjourns proceedings until […]

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3 w. ago CB could use judicial powers to form a full court bench for hearing challenges to 26th Amend: Malik

Justice Mandokhail says ‘whether willingly or not, SC judges accepted 26th Amend,’ suggesting debate now was largely procedural Ex-SCBA president contends a full court could be constituted with available judges and it is ‘not necessary’ for all 15 to sit Justice Ayesha cautions petitioners are relying on the same amendment they were challenging Judges differ […]

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3 w. ago SC mulls over full bench to hear pleas against 26th Amendment

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the presentation of a list of full courts, constituted in the past, while hearing petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The eight-member larger bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, comprised Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Musarrat Hilali, Justice […]

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3 w. ago Full court bench formation debate dominates SC hearing on 26th Amend

Justice Amin leads eight-member bench hearing challenges against 26th Amendment; says lawyers, too, must depend on law currently in force Justice Khan remarks SC must rely on 26th Amendment until struck down, adjourns hearing till Thursday Justice Ayesha Malik notes no bar on judicial order for larger bench as Hamid Khan insists on full court […]

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