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23rd April, 2013
Lawyers should adopt non-violent measures: Aitzaz
Aitzaz said that lawyers should adopt non-violent measures because such measures have undermined the prestige of the judiciary.
Aitzaz said that lawyers should adopt non-violent measures because such measures have undermined the prestige of the judiciary.
13th February, 2013
Aitzaz asks SC to review verdict on Gilani
Aitzaz Ahsan said injustice had been done to Gilani. The SC should review its decision to disqualify him (Gilani) for five years for not writing a letter to the Swiss authorities.
Aitzaz Ahsan said injustice had been done to Gilani. The SC should review its decision to disqualify him (Gilani) for five years for not writing a letter to the Swiss authorities.
10th October, 2012
SC showed flexibility on Swiss letter issue, says Aitzaz
The PPP Senator said the court acknowledged reservations of the government on the issue of writing a letter to Swiss authorities.
The PPP Senator said the court acknowledged reservations of the government on the issue of writing a letter to Swiss authorities.
8th August, 2012
Aitzaz: judicial activism injudicious in some cases
Aitzaz Ahsan has said in interview that the judiciary is independent and in fact ‘too independent’ and ‘at times even independent of the Constitution.’
Aitzaz Ahsan has said in interview that the judiciary is independent and in fact ‘too independent’ and ‘at times even independent of the Constitution.’
5th August, 2012
Zardari summons PPP legal experts
Sources said, President Zardari called the meeting to discus the options available to the government over the SC's order of declaring the Coca 2012 as void.
Sources said, President Zardari called the meeting to discus the options available to the government over the SC's order of declaring the Coca 2012 as void.
10th July, 2012
Aitzaz says no harm in decent criticism on court’s decisions
Expressing reservations over the newly amended contempt of court law, Ahsan said, he was not consulted on the issue.
Expressing reservations over the newly amended contempt of court law, Ahsan said, he was not consulted on the issue.
9th May, 2012
Aitzaz to challenge order
Aitzaz Ahsan said that he would file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the conviction of PM Gilani in the contempt case.
Aitzaz Ahsan said that he would file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the conviction of PM Gilani in the contempt case.
8th May, 2012
More mistakes in detailed verdict than in short order: Aitzaz
The PM’s counsel pointed out that several “leads” have been found in today’s verdict which would help in appealing against it.
The PM’s counsel pointed out that several “leads” have been found in today’s verdict which would help in appealing against it.
25th April, 2012
Moment of truth is upon Gilani
“There is a complete void. How will the court proceed when there is no law?”
“There is a complete void. How will the court proceed when there is no law?”
20th April, 2012
Aitzaz describes six SC options as ‘nuclear blast’
Aitzaz described as a ‘nuclear blast’ the six options the Supreme Court had outlined on Jan 10 while taking to task the chief executive.
Aitzaz described as a ‘nuclear blast’ the six options the Supreme Court had outlined on Jan 10 while taking to task the chief executive.
19th April, 2012
PM not disobeying court orders, but wants letter issue deferred: Aitzaz
Aitzaz said that his client was not disobeying its order to write a letter to the Swiss authorities but wanted the matter to be deferred till the completion of tenure of Zardari as President.
Aitzaz said that his client was not disobeying its order to write a letter to the Swiss authorities but wanted the matter to be deferred till the completion of tenure of Zardari as President.
16th April, 2012
Aitzaz to represent federation in ZAB case
A well-placed source said that the decision had been taken in principle keeping in view the fact that Babar Awan's license had been suspended.
A well-placed source said that the decision had been taken in principle keeping in view the fact that Babar Awan's license had been suspended.
14th April, 2012
New AG faces tough questions in SC
Mr Qadir, stuck to his ground and said he would simply follow the law that might also result in establishing innocence of the PM.
Mr Qadir, stuck to his ground and said he would simply follow the law that might also result in establishing innocence of the PM.
13th April, 2012
‘President’s trial abroad will set dangerous trend’
“Article 10A prohibits the judges to grace the bench."
“Article 10A prohibits the judges to grace the bench."
12th April, 2012
PM contempt case: Ahsan questions bench’s eligibility
The judges who had issued a show cause notice to PM Gilani are not eligible to hear the case, said the lawyer.
The judges who had issued a show cause notice to PM Gilani are not eligible to hear the case, said the lawyer.
4th April, 2012
PM will not write letter to Swiss Authorities: Ahsan
GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH: Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s death anniversary has said that he had consulted with the Indian intellectuals and had…
GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH: Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s death anniversary has said that he had consulted with the Indian intellectuals and had…
26th March, 2012
Contempt of court hearing adjourned till March 27
ISLAMABAD: The Contempt of court case hearing against the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been adjourned till March 27 as the PM’s counsel Barrister…
ISLAMABAD: The Contempt of court case hearing against the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been adjourned till March 27 as the PM’s counsel Barrister…
23rd March, 2012
Article 10A overrides contempt law, Aitzaz to SC
ISLAMABAD, March 22: Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, who is defending Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani against contempt charges, tried to convince the Supreme Court on Thursday that the 18th Amendment
ISLAMABAD, March 22: Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, who is defending Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani against contempt charges, tried to convince the Supreme Court on Thursday that the 18th Amendment
22nd March, 2012
SC urged to decide contempt case before NRO action
ISLAMABAD, March 21: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani threw the ball back to the Supreme Court on Wednesday by requesting it to first settle the contempt matter and then raise the issue of implementation of
ISLAMABAD, March 21: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani threw the ball back to the Supreme Court on Wednesday by requesting it to first settle the contempt matter and then raise the issue of implementation of
19th March, 2012
Will not write letter to Swiss authorities, PM tells SC
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday submitted a 24-page reply to the Supreme Court in the contempt of court case, DawnNews reported.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday submitted a 24-page reply to the Supreme Court in the contempt of court case, DawnNews reported.
