5 h. ago Syria makes first global bank transfer via SWIFT since civil war

DAMASCUS — In a major financial milestone, Syria successfully completed its first international bank transfer using the SWIFT system since the start of its civil war 14 years ago. The announcement was made on Thursday by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husriyeh. Speaking to Reuters in Damascus, Husriyeh confirmed that a direct commercial transaction took place […]

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7 h. ago Supreme Court dismisses petitions against IHC judges’ transfers in majority verdict

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the petitions challenging the recent transfers of judges, declaring the

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20 h. ago CB turns down SIC’s request for partial reserve seats’ allocation

Justice Mazhar question non-allocation of proportional reserved seats if 39 members have been declared as part of the PTI SIC counsel continues arguments in reserved seats case ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench (CB) of the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) request to allocate reserved seats to the PTI in proportion to […]

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43 h. ago SC declines request to enforce PTI’s allocation of reserved seats

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the request to enforce its decision regarding the allocation of seats to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for 39 members of the National Assembly. During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked, “Has the Election Commission declared all 39 members as belonging to PTI?” Advocate Faisal […]

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5 d. ago SC rules digital evidence admissible in Noor Mukadam case, upholds Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday delivered its detailed judgment in the Noor Mukadam murder case, affirming the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer for murder while commuting his separate death sentence for rape to life imprisonment. The court described Jaffer as “a ruthless killer” and upheld the findings of the lower courts. The 13-page […]

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7 d. ago SC written order in Noor Mukadam Case: No sympathy for Zahir Jaffer for brutal murder

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday issued its written verdict in the Noor Mukadam murder case, holding

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7 d. ago SC rejects Zaheer Jaffar’s appeal, upholds death sentence in Noor Mukaddam case

The Supreme Court issued a detailed verdict on the Noor Mukaddam murder case, upholding Zaheer Jaffar’s death sentence. The court described him as a ruthless killer who is undeserving of any mercy. It fully agreed with the earlier judgments of the trial court and Islamabad High Court, declaring both decisions legally sound. The court accepted […]

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8 d. ago Supreme court’s budget increased to Rs. 6.64 billion for 2025

The federal government has allocated Rs. 6.64 billion for the Supreme Court’s expenses in the 2025-26 budget. This funding will cover salaries, allowances, operational costs, and development projects. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the allocation while presenting the budget in the National Assembly. A significant portion of the budget—Rs. 3.26 billion—will go toward salaries and […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Responsibility of SC judges to speak truth demands courage: Justice Shah

In an interview, Supreme Court (SC) Senior Puisne Judge Mansoor Ali Shah has said that SC justices have a responsibility to “speak truth to power, guided by the Constitution as their unwavering normative anchor”. Shah has previously expressed that the judiciary needs to stand against influence or pressure from the executive. In November 2024, he […]

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2 w. ago Supreme court reinstates stay on ICC arbitration enforcement case

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has suspended a recent Islamabad High Court (IHC) order that had halted interim relief in a major arbitration enforcement case involving foreign awards. This move reinstates the earlier restraining order, keeping it in effect until the matter is fully heard. A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali […]

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2 w. ago Trump scores key supreme court wins on immigration, but faces pushback on due process

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump secured major victories in the U.S. Supreme Court last week as justices backed several of his hardline immigration policies. These include lifting blocks on the cancellation of protected immigration status for hundreds of thousands of migrants. However, the court also signaled concerns about how some of these policies are […]

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2 w. ago Supreme court backs Trump’s hardline immigration push — but draws the line on due process

The U.S. Supreme Court recently cleared major legal hurdles for President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, notably allowing his administration to terminate protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants. However, the court also expressed concerns about due process and fair treatment for migrants facing deportation. Since Trump’s return to the White House in January, the […]

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2 w. ago SC indicates to issue order in IHC judges transfer case on June 16

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has indicated to issue a short order in IHC Judges Transfer case on June 16 and observed that transfer of the said judges can’t be termed a decision of the executive as Chief Justices of the Supreme Court and the two high courts were effectively involved in the […]

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3 w. ago Mexico becomes first country where voters will elect all judges

Mexico is set to become the first country in the world where voters will elect all judges — from the Supreme Court to lower courts. This major reform has sparked intense debate over its potential impact on the country’s justice system. According to a report by AFP, the Mexican government says this step is necessary […]

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3 w. ago Judges can be transferred from one HC to another; AGP insists before the SC

The Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan has argued before the Supreme Court that judges can be transferred from one High Court to another, both temporarily and permanently, with the consent of the concerned judges, Chief Justice of the two High Courts and the Chief Justice of Pakistan. The AGP begin his argument before […]

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3 w. ago SC observes Sunni ittehad council not eligible for reserved seats

ISLAMABAD  – The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Monday questioned the legitimacy of awarding reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), noting that the party neither contested the 2024 general elections nor holds any parliamentary presence. The live-streamed hearing was headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan and included 11 judges. Justice Musarrat Hilali raised critical […]

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3 w. ago Supreme court questions SIC’s right to reserved seats in live

ISLAMABAD  – In a landmark move, the Supreme Court of Pakistan live-streamed its proceedings for the first time as an 11-member constitutional bench resumed hearings on the controversial issue of reserved seats. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail strongly stated that the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) is not entitled to these seats, triggering intense legal debate inside […]

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