4 h. ago SJC dismisses 19 complaints against judges, puts five on hold

Council rejects proposal to make public names of judges against whom complaints had been disposed ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), convened with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi in the chair on Saturday, discussed 24 complaints against judges under Article 209 of the constitution, rejecting 19 of them while putting five others […]

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4 h. ago PM disposes of rumors President Zardari resigning to clear way for COAS’s presidential bid

Field Marshal Asim Munir has no desire to become president, nor is there any such plan in the offing: Premier PM Shehbaz terms all such claims ‘mere speculations,’ saying COAS has no political ambitions ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday dismissed rumors circulating in the media suggesting that President Asif Ali Zardari might resign […]

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10 h. ago PM Shehbaz: Fired corrupt officers despite countrywide pressure

ISLAMABAD, July 12 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on Friday that he dismissed several corrupt and incompetent officers from top government posts despite receiving “calls from across the country” requesting favors. Speaking to students at the Uraan Pakistan Summer Internship Program, he emphasized that his government would not tolerate corruption, no matter the pressure. […]

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10 h. ago IHC slams excise department for unlawful seizure of teacher’s car

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the Excise Department’s confiscation of a schoolteacher’s car illegal, sharply criticising the department for abusing its authority and neglecting legal procedures. Justice Sarfraz Ejaz Ishaq Khan, in a detailed judgment issued on July 11, ruled that the department violated mandatory rules while seizing and using the vehicle for […]

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10 h. ago Supreme judicial council dismisses 19 complaints, approves new reforms

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed 19 complaints against judges of the superior judiciary, reaffirming its commitment to fairness and accountability. The meeting, chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, was held at the Supreme Court in Islamabad and attended by senior judges, including Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah via video link. During the session, […]

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13 h. ago SJC dismisses 19 complaints against judges, approves draft service rules

ISLAMABAD –  The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Saturday dismissed 19 out of 24 complaints filed against superior court judges

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16 h. ago Judiciary acts on complaints, AI, and enforced disappearances

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) met today under Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s leadership to review judicial conduct. Senior judges, including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar, participated as Council members. Chief Justices of Lahore and Sindh High Courts, Aalia Neelum and Junaid Ghaffar, also joined. The meeting focused on complaints against […]

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27 h. ago SC rules in favour of PTCL pensioners; orders payment within 90 days

The Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of former employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), ruling that they are fully entitled to pension benefits. In a detailed decision issued on nearly 200 petitions, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Aminuddin Khan declared that former PTCL employees […]

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31 h. ago Naqvi dismisses rumors of Zardari’s removal, denies COAS leadership change speculation

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday dismissed rumors circulating on social media about the potential removal of President Asif Ali Zardari, calling them baseless and false. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Naqvi reaffirmed the unity between Pakistan’s political and military leadership, asserting that no discussions or intentions existed […]

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32 h. ago ATC denies bail to Qureshi, Cheema, and Rasheed in May 9 vandalism case

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected the bail applications of senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed in connection with the May 9 arson and vandalism case outside a local bakery. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul announced the decision after hearing arguments from both […]

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35 h. ago Islamabad court suspends ban on 27 youTube channels of journalists and critics

An Islamabad court on Friday suspended a previous order banning 27 YouTube channels operated by prominent Pakistani journalists and content creators. The suspension was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka, offering temporary relief to the affected individuals. The original ban was based on a petition by the newly formed National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency […]

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47 h. ago ‘Neither Zardari resigning nor COAS aspiring to become president’

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday dismissed rumors that President Asif Ali Zardari is being pushed out of office or that army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is eyeing the presidency, reiterating that there had been no discussion about such a change. Media chatter about a possible constitutional amendment to replace President Zardari with someone […]

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47 h. ago Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order despite SC ruling

A federal judge on Thursday again barred President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing his executive order limiting birthright citizenship nationwide after the United States Supreme Court restricted the ability of judges to block his policies using nationwide injunctions. US District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, made the ruling after immigrant rights advocates implored […]

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48 h. ago Federal Ombudsman holds outreach complaint hearing in Khairpur

The Federal Ombudsman Secretariat Regional Office Sukkur, under the directives of Federal Ombudsman Aijaz Ahmad Qureshi held an outreach complaint hearing at Circuit House Khairpur on Thursday. Over 150 complainants attended the hearing and 160 cases were heard, with more than 100 complaints resolved and over Rs. 10 million in benefits provided to the people. […]

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60 h. ago ATC extends Bushra Bibi’s interim bail in 31 cases until august 12

RAWALPINDI – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, in 31 separate cases till August 12. Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the hearing, which involved cases linked to protests that took place on November 24 and 26. Bushra Bibi’s legal […]

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62 h. ago Mohsin Naqvi dismisses rumors of COAS aspiring to presidency as baseless

ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday rejected the rumours claiming that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal

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65 h. ago CDA all set for auction of major commercial plots on July 15

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to hold a major open auction of commercial plots from July 15

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3 d. ago LHCBA, LBA move SC against recent verdict on judges’ seniority case

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and Lahore Bar Association (LBA) have filed separate intra-court appeals in the Supreme Court, challenging the recent verdict on the judges’ seniority case. In their petitions, both bar associations have requested the apex court to declare the five-member bench’s decision null and void. They have also sought […]

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3 d. ago Armenia and Azerbaijan set to hold peace talks in UAE amid hopes for swift deal

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are scheduled to meet on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to advance peace talks between the two countries. This meeting follows recent optimism from the United States about reaching a quick agreement. Baku and Yerevan have a long history of conflict over the Karabakh region. In 2023, […]

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3 d. ago Turkey blocks Grok AI over alleged insults to president Erdogan

Turkey has officially banned Grok AI, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, after it allegedly generated insulting content about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A Turkish court ordered the ban following an official complaint and an investigation launched by the chief prosecutor’s office. Authorities cited violations of national laws that criminalize insulting the president, […]

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