68 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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69 h. ago Karachi’s building collapses reveal grim pattern of neglect and inaction

Karachi has witnessed a troubling rise in building collapses since 2020, exposing deep-rooted issues of poor regulation, unsafe construction, and weak enforcement. Despite repeated warnings, dozens of families have lost their lives while living in dangerously unstable structures. Authorities have continued to issue evacuation notices, yet few are enforced in time to prevent tragedy. The […]

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2 d. ago FIA summons 15 CDA officers in Rs297 million corruption probe

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned 15 officers of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in connection with a corruption case involving nearly Rs297 million. The FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle issued a second notice on Friday, intensifying its ongoing investigation. According to the official notification, the inquiry is registered under case number 49/2022 and is […]

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Israel using criminal gangs to control aid flow in Gaza, Hamas says

GAZA: Amid escalating tensions in Gaza, Hamas officials have raised alarm over Israel’s alleged support for armed groups operating in the region, which are said to be destabilizing security, looting humanitarian aid, and collaborating with Israeli intelligence services. A Hamas security official claimed that Israeli forces have been working to encourage the emergence of criminal […]

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4 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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4 d. ago SAAF chief visits Pakistan, discusses strengthening ties with PAF

South African Air Force (SAAF) Chief Lt General Wiseman Simo Mbambo paid an official visit to Pakistan, where he met with Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, according to the military’s media wing. Upon his arrival, the visiting […]

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4 d. ago Air Chiefs of Pakistan, South Africa discuss defence cooperation

ISLAMABAD – Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, paid an official visit to Pakistan and held key talks with PAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters. The visit focused on deepening defence cooperation, training collaboration, and technical partnerships between the two air forces. […]

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk as peace hopes fade

KYIV – A Russian-appointed official has claimed that Moscow’s forces now fully occupy Ukraine’s Luhansk region, one of the four territories illegally annexed by Russia in 2022. If true, this marks the first region completely seized after more than three years of war. Leonid Pasechnik, the Moscow-installed leader in Luhansk, told Russia’s state TV that […]

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4 d. ago AJK judge jailed for defying Supreme court in drug dealer’s release

HAVELI, AJK – Police arrested Sessions Judge Raja Imtiaz Ahmad on Wednesday for contempt of court after he unlawfully released a major drug suspect, defying a Supreme Court directive. The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, headed by Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan, sentenced Judge Imtiaz to three days in jail. The judge […]

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5 d. ago Israel strikes Gaza as officials head to Washington for ceasefire talks

Israeli airstrikes and tank operations continued across Gaza on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee, even as Israeli officials prepared to discuss a possible ceasefire in Washington. At least 20 people were killed in the latest wave of violence, according to local health authorities. Tanks pushed into Gaza City’s eastern districts, […]

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6 d. ago Khaqan Abbasi slams SC’s ruling, warns of political instability

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and Awam Pakistan Party Chief Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has launched a stinging criticism of the judiciary, claiming that country’s constitutional system is collapsing. In a series of interviews on Monday with various television channels, Abbasi said, “When someone else is writing judgments for Supreme Court judges, it means the system has […]

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6 d. ago ECP to meet today on SC reserved seats verdict, notification expected soon

ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to hold a key meeting today (Monday) to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on reserved seats in Pakistan’s legislative bodies. According to sources, the meeting will focus on implementing the court’s verdict, reviewing legal details, and devising a strategy for notifying the successful candidates […]

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7 d. ago India again admits jet losses in Pakistan clash, citing political limits

An Indian defence official has admitted that the country’s air force did “lose some aircraft” on the night of May 7 when they launched an unprovoked attack on civilian sites in Pakistan during the recent 86-hour war between the two nuclear powers. Captain Shiv Kumar, an Indian defence attache, made the statement while speaking at […]

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7 d. ago KP CM holds emergency PTI meeting to address blow from reserved seats verdict

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called for a parliamentary meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday, to discuss the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling on reserved seats. The meeting, set to take place at the Chief Minister’s House, will be attended by PTI members, who have been directed to […]

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8 d. ago Zardari confirms IHC transfers, Justice Dogar now senior most

President Asif Ali Zardari has declared Justice Sarfraz Dogar as the senior-most judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The decision comes following a Supreme Court directive that referred the matter of judicial seniority and transfers to the President for final determination. In an official move, the President also made permanent the transfers of Justice […]

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8 d. ago President, PM condemn terrorist attack on security convoy in North Waziristan

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on a security forces convoy in North Waziristan. In their official statements, both leaders paid tribute to the martyred personnel and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to eradicating terrorism from the country. President Zardari expressed deep grief and said that […]

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8 d. ago ‘Judges’ transfer case’: Five IHC justices challenge constitutional bench’s verdict

Intra-court appeal filed through senior lawyer Munir A Malik, requests the apex court to declare the verdict given by 5-member constitutional bench null and void ISLAMABAD: Five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday challenged the Supreme Court (SC) verdict in the judges’ transfer case. In an intra-court appeal filed in the SC […]

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8 d. ago Immigrants face uncertainty after supreme court ruling on birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on birthright citizenship has left immigrant families across the country scrambling for answers and legal guidance amid growing confusion and fear. The court sided with President Donald Trump’s request to limit federal judges’ authority but stopped short of directly deciding whether his order to restrict birthright citizenship […]

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