31 h. 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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31 h. 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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45 h. 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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54 h. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Judicial top brass forms body to address issue of enforced disappearances

The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) on Friday took serious notice of the enforced disappearances and unanimously resolved that the judiciary would not compromise on its constitutional duty to safeguard fundamental rights. The 53rd meeting of NJPMC was convened at the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr […]

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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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7 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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8 d. ago LHCBA, Lahore Bar challenge Supreme Court’s verdict in judges’ seniority case

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court Bar Association and the Lahore Bar Association on Wednesday filed separate intra-court appeals challenging

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8 d. ago ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over crimes against women

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders, including Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani. The court stated that there are strong grounds to believe they committed crimes against humanity by persecuting women and girls in Afghanistan based on gender. These violations occurred between August 15, […]

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8 d. ago ICC moves against Taliban: Warrants issued for human rights violations

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Afghan Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, citing crimes against humanity related to gender-based persecution of women. According to foreign media reports, the ICC took the step following investigations into forced measures and systemic oppression imposed on women under Taliban […]

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1 week ago Punjab MPAs suspension: PTI to mobilise public against illegal, undemocratic move

LAHORE: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate both […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago Correcting Constitutional Misconstruction: Legal Reflections on the Supreme Court’s Reserved Seats Review Judgment (Part

Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar The earlier majority decisions of 12th July 2024, rendered by a narrow margin of 8 to

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago AJK Judge arrested from courtroom for contempt over Bail in Drug Case

MUZAFFARABAD – Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) sentenced Special Judge of the Anti-Narcotics Court to jail for

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