Pakistan Supreme Court

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Supporters of ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chant slogans during a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, April 3, 2022. (AP)

Pakistan Supreme Court to hear arguments on constitutional crisis

Imran Khan will remain in charge for at least two weeks, or until an interim government is formed to oversee elections

04 Apr 2022 12:52 PM

A less-noticed point of view was offered by the Pakistan Bar Council and some civil society organisations.

Army chiefs’ tenure law fixed without any discussion

Unfortunately, the Supreme Court did not touch on the justification or otherwise for extending a service chief’s tenure.

10 Jan 2020 12:10 AM

A three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa and comprising Justices Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel and Mansoor Ali Shah, in its short order directed the government to bring necessary legislation within six months' time, Geo TV reported. (Photo: FIle)

Pak SC grants 6 months conditional extension to Army chief Gen Bajwa

Khan held an emergency Cabinet meeting to deal with the precarious situation, with Gen Bajwa himself attending the deliberations.

28 Nov 2019 4:48 PM

An accountability court summoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam to appear in a case related to the fake trust deed in the Avenfield Apartments case. (Photo: File)

Maryam Nawaz summoned by anti-graft court in fake trust deed case

Judge Muhammad Bashir issued the notice to Maryam asking the 45-year-old political leader to appear in court on July 19.

10 Jul 2019 2:10 PM

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, who denies wrongdoing, has suffered four angina attacks in recent weeks, according to his daughter Maryam Nawaz. (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif walks out of prison after 3 months on medical grounds

Sharif, 69, was lodged in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail since Dec last year, serving 7-yr imprisonment in Al-Azizia Steel Mills graft case.

27 Mar 2019 9:57 AM

Sharif filed an appeal on March 6 against a judgment by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) which on February 25 rejected his bail application on medical grounds in the Al-Azizia steel mills case. (Image: File)

Pak SC postpones verdict on Nawaz Sharif's bail plea till March 26

The apex court will announce the judgment on the same day, the Express Tribune reported.

19 Mar 2019 2:15 PM

An anti-terrorism court awarded in 2002 the death sentence to six men for raping Mukhtar Mai on the orders of a panchayat (tribal court).

Eight-year wait for rape victim petition in SC

A three-member bench, headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed, heard the petition. It was filed in 2011.

07 Mar 2019 6:36 AM

The military plays an important role in the country's decision making. The apex court also outlawed religious edicts called fatwas that aimed to harm others (File Photo)

Pakistan Supreme Court commands the armed forces to stay away from politics

Pakistan's Supreme Court prohibited the armed forces from engaging in political activities and directed the ISI to operate within the law.

06 Feb 2019 2:04 PM

New Delhi made it clear that the Pakistan SC order is an interference in India’s internal affairs and said the Pakistani Government and Judiciary have no locus standi over territory illegally occupied by Pakistan in 1947.

Pak SC has no jurisdiction over Gilgit-Baltistan: MEA

India said the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir, which also includes the so-called ‘Gilgit-Baltistan’ is an integral part of India.

19 Jan 2019 6:13 AM

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Pak Supreme Court rejects plea against Nawaz Sharif bail

The court had also imposed eight million pound fine on Sharif, while a fine of two million pound was imposed on his daughter Maryam Nawaz.

15 Jan 2019 6:46 AM

'Such content is not only distressing for viewers but is also against commonly accepted standards of decency,' PEMRA said in a notification. (Representational Image | AP)

Won’t allow airing of Indian content as it 'damages our culture': Pak chief justice

Pak media regulator on Tuesday directed all channels not to air TV dramas containing 'intimate moments between couples' or 'bed scenes'.

09 Jan 2019 8:06 PM

Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where even unsubstantiated allegations of insulting Islam can result in death at the hands of mobs. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistani woman, Asia Bibi, on death row for 8 yrs leaves jail after acquittal

Her conviction in blasphemy case was overturned, but she had remained in prison as govt negotiated with hardliners demanding her execution.

08 Nov 2018 7:10 PM

'I ask these elements (protestors) to avoid confronting the State. But if they opted to do so, the State will fulfil its responsibilities,' Khan said. (Photo: File)

Don’t confront State: Pak PM warns people protesting Bibi verdict

Prime minister Khan addressed the nation through a video message and his address was solely focused on the Asia Bibi verdict.

01 Nov 2018 2:04 PM

Bibi was set to be released immediately according to the court, although there was no word if any security arrangements were being made for her protection. (Photo: Facebook)

Pakistan court overturns christian woman's death sentence in Blasphemy case

'Appeal is allowed. She has been acquitted. Judgement of high court as well as trial court is reversed,' said Pak's Chief Justice in ruling.

31 Oct 2018 1:06 PM

“India is shrinking flow of water into Pakistan and (forcing) closure of our dams. Why shouldn’t we close their channels”, remarked CJP.

Pakistan Supreme Court bans Indian content on television

The CJP suspended verdict of the Lahore High Court allowing Indian content on Pakistani channels

28 Oct 2018 6:30 AM

The rapist, Imran Ali, was executed in the presence of Magistrate Adil Sarwar and the girl's father. (Representational Image)

Pakistan executes man for raping, killing 7-year-old girl

Imran Ali had confessed to raping nine girls, including the 7-yr-old, whose body was found from garbage heap on January 9.

17 Oct 2018 10:08 AM

Pak SC reserves verdict in Asia Bibi death case

The apex court restrained media from publishing comments on the matter until announcement of verdict.

09 Oct 2018 7:03 AM

Girl wants dad’s name out of docus

The SC inquired if an individual’s maternal name could be used on documents in cases where the father is absent.

05 Oct 2018 3:21 AM

Pakistan's former dictator General Pervez Musharraf is 'growing weaker rapidly' due to a new unspecified illness and cannot return to face the treason case now, a senior leader of his party has said. (Photo: File)

Musharraf 'growing weaker rapidly' from new undisclosed ailment: Party leader

Cannot tell nation about ailment now but will tell court about it and present ailment's documentation to chief justice, party leader said.

01 Oct 2018 11:29 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

SC rejects plea asking Imran Khan to be disqualified

The petition had sought disqualification of the Premier as he did not fulfill Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution.

25 Sep 2018 6:26 AM

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