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12th March, 2013
SC stays award of LNG contract
The Supreme Court stayed the award of a multi-billion-dollar contract for the import of 400 million cubic feet of LNG.
The Supreme Court stayed the award of a multi-billion-dollar contract for the import of 400 million cubic feet of LNG.
17th February, 2013
CJ for protecting witnesses, judges
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has expressed concern over an alarmingly high rate of acquittal in terrorism cases.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has expressed concern over an alarmingly high rate of acquittal in terrorism cases.
15th February, 2013
CJ calls for adopting high ideals of democracy
Chief Justice stressed the need for devising a workable mechanism on the basis of high ideals of democracy for the sake of peace and harmony in the country.
Chief Justice stressed the need for devising a workable mechanism on the basis of high ideals of democracy for the sake of peace and harmony in the country.
20th January, 2013
Herald exclusive: One-stop shop for all ills
The Supreme Court has proclaimed the Chief Justice as its leader and we do not know yet if this is ultimately a good or bad thing, writes Saroop Ijaz.
The Supreme Court has proclaimed the Chief Justice as its leader and we do not know yet if this is ultimately a good or bad thing, writes Saroop Ijaz.
20th January, 2013
Convicts, deranged persons and govt servants can contest presidential election
Believe it or not, convicts, mentally deranged persons and government servants can still contest election to the office of the president without fear of being disqualified.
Believe it or not, convicts, mentally deranged persons and government servants can still contest election to the office of the president without fear of being disqualified.
24th December, 2012
Memo case: SC issues notices to all those party
Notices were issued to Husain Haqqani, the Inter-Services Intelligence and the Ministry of Defence, DawnNews reported on Monday.
Notices were issued to Husain Haqqani, the Inter-Services Intelligence and the Ministry of Defence, DawnNews reported on Monday.
22nd December, 2012
Karachi situation to improve if verdict implemented properly: CJ
Now that the verdict has been issued in the Karachi law and order case, it is up to the other institutions how they implement the courts order, said the CJ.
Now that the verdict has been issued in the Karachi law and order case, it is up to the other institutions how they implement the courts order, said the CJ.
11th December, 2012
LB polls in cantonment areas Supreme Court reproves govt over inaction
“One of the reasons behind growing extremism and dacoities in the neighbourhoods is that we have lost interaction with the people at the ward and union level,” CJ observed.
“One of the reasons behind growing extremism and dacoities in the neighbourhoods is that we have lost interaction with the people at the ward and union level,” CJ observed.
30th November, 2012
PBC, SCBA endorse HRW appeal against muzzling critics in media
Leaders of the lawyer bodies believe that the media should be independent and free from restrictions and that it has the right to regulate itself on sensitive issues.
Leaders of the lawyer bodies believe that the media should be independent and free from restrictions and that it has the right to regulate itself on sensitive issues.
19th November, 2012
Bill to validate Gilani’s post-conviction actions
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18: The National Assembly is likely to take up and approve on Monday a bill which will validate actions taken by former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani between his conviction on April 26 and
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18: The National Assembly is likely to take up and approve on Monday a bill which will validate actions taken by former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani between his conviction on April 26 and
18th November, 2012
EC gets judicial officers for election duty
The National Judicial Policy Making Committee decided to provide services of an adequate number of judicial officers to the EC for their appointment as district returning officers and returning officers.
The National Judicial Policy Making Committee decided to provide services of an adequate number of judicial officers to the EC for their appointment as district returning officers and returning officers.
11th November, 2012
Democracy is here to stay: CJ
Momentous decisions taken by the judiciary and the parliament over the past five years had changed the country’s political landscape, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said.
Momentous decisions taken by the judiciary and the parliament over the past five years had changed the country’s political landscape, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said.
7th November, 2012
May 2 Abbottabad raid: SC to examine media clips, ISPR releases
A day after a strongly-worded statement by the army chief, the Supreme Court sought press statements issued by the ISPR after the May 2, 2011, Abbottabad operation in which Osama bin Laden was killed.
A day after a strongly-worded statement by the army chief, the Supreme Court sought press statements issued by the ISPR after the May 2, 2011, Abbottabad operation in which Osama bin Laden was killed.
6th November, 2012
CJ renews stance — SC is ultimate protector of Constitution
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry emphasised that missiles and tanks never guaranteed stability and security of a country nor were considered manifestation of a ‘hard power’.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry emphasised that missiles and tanks never guaranteed stability and security of a country nor were considered manifestation of a ‘hard power’.
18th October, 2012
ISI funding case: President must be above politics: CJ
The Supreme Court reiterated that presidents should never support a particular political group because their post was a symbol of the federation.
The Supreme Court reiterated that presidents should never support a particular political group because their post was a symbol of the federation.
10th October, 2012
SC constitutes nine-judge bench to hear memo case
The Supreme Court constituted a nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to hear the case and issued notices to all those party in the case.
The Supreme Court constituted a nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to hear the case and issued notices to all those party in the case.
9th October, 2012
Malik Riaz contempt case: SC appoints prosecutor
The apex court appointed Barrister Mohammad Jamil as the prosecutor in the case and rejected a petition seeking to add Malik Riaz's name on the ECL.
The apex court appointed Barrister Mohammad Jamil as the prosecutor in the case and rejected a petition seeking to add Malik Riaz's name on the ECL.
9th October, 2012
Tackle Balochistan issue in earnest, CJ asks govt
The court asked the deputy attorney general to submit by Oct 13 a detailed report on situation in Dera Bugti.
The court asked the deputy attorney general to submit by Oct 13 a detailed report on situation in Dera Bugti.
5th October, 2012
Presidency made party in ISI case
The case about the ISI doling out funds to politicians in the 1990s took a new twist when the SC decided to focus its attention on political activities in the presidency.
The case about the ISI doling out funds to politicians in the 1990s took a new twist when the SC decided to focus its attention on political activities in the presidency.
21st September, 2012
Verdict on dual nationality issue: Court sends 11 legislators home
The court disqualified 11 members of parliament and provincial assemblies on Thursday, but spared Interior Minister Rehman Malik for the time being.
The court disqualified 11 members of parliament and provincial assemblies on Thursday, but spared Interior Minister Rehman Malik for the time being.
