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9th April, 2013
‘Make sure KP women are not denied right to vote’
"All DROs and ROs should convince those discouraged women from casting vote in their respective constituencies."
"All DROs and ROs should convince those discouraged women from casting vote in their respective constituencies."
15th June, 2012
SC forms bench to investigate off-air clips of Malik Riaz interview
The footage gave the impression that the interview was being conducted in accordance with the wishes of certain influential individuals.
The footage gave the impression that the interview was being conducted in accordance with the wishes of certain influential individuals.
13th June, 2012
Malik Riaz issued contempt notice over press briefing
Taking suo motu notice of the issue, the SC said Riaz had ridiculed the court with the press conference and had made an attempt to obstruct justice.
Taking suo motu notice of the issue, the SC said Riaz had ridiculed the court with the press conference and had made an attempt to obstruct justice.
12th June, 2012
Arsalan Iftikhar case: Malik Riaz appears in court
Malik Riaz's counsel Zahid Bokhari requested the court that a larger bench should be formed to hear the suo motu case.
Malik Riaz's counsel Zahid Bokhari requested the court that a larger bench should be formed to hear the suo motu case.
11th June, 2012
Arsalan Iftikhar case: SC orders Riaz, son to appear before court tomorrow
The apex court bench will resume hearing the case on Tuesday about the bribes allegedly given to the chief justice’s son by property tycoon Malik Riaz.
The apex court bench will resume hearing the case on Tuesday about the bribes allegedly given to the chief justice’s son by property tycoon Malik Riaz.
11th June, 2012
No need to send any reference against CJ, says PM
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said that reports suggesting the government was thinking otherwise were baseless.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said that reports suggesting the government was thinking otherwise were baseless.
11th June, 2012
Aitzaz says CJ should not have been on Arsalan case bench
Aitzaz Ahsan said that if Arsalan Iftikhar was guilty of any wrongdoing, it would not be the fault of Chief Justice Iftikhar, DawnNews reported.
Aitzaz Ahsan said that if Arsalan Iftikhar was guilty of any wrongdoing, it would not be the fault of Chief Justice Iftikhar, DawnNews reported.
9th June, 2012
Arsalan Iftikhar case: Zahid Bukhari requests SC to form larger bench
The application also requested that the bench be formed on the basis of the judges' seniority, DawnNews reported.
The application also requested that the bench be formed on the basis of the judges' seniority, DawnNews reported.
1st June, 2012
SC wants govt stance on Balochistan case
The SC in its interim order directed PM's principal secretary to present a clear stance of the government on the case after consulting with the PM and the president.
The SC in its interim order directed PM's principal secretary to present a clear stance of the government on the case after consulting with the PM and the president.
23rd April, 2012
Memogate hearing adjourned after Haqqani’s plea for video conferencing
SC deferred its proceedings until Tuesday on Haqqani's plea, seeking its direction for the judicial commission to record his statement via video link.
SC deferred its proceedings until Tuesday on Haqqani's plea, seeking its direction for the judicial commission to record his statement via video link.
13th February, 2012
Seeking help for sister’s release, al-Sadah writes to CJ
ISLAMABAD: Osama Bin Laden’s brother-in-law has written to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to seek the release of the former al-Qaeda chief’s widow, Dawn.com learnt…
ISLAMABAD: Osama Bin Laden’s brother-in-law has written to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to seek the release of the former al-Qaeda chief’s widow, Dawn.com learnt…
9th February, 2012
SC adjourns PM’s appeal until tomorrow
The chief justice has directed Aitzaz Ahsan, the prime minister’s counsel, to complete his arguments on Friday (tomorrow).
The chief justice has directed Aitzaz Ahsan, the prime minister’s counsel, to complete his arguments on Friday (tomorrow).
17th January, 2012
SC slaps Gilani with contempt
The gesture was intended to defuse a tug of war between the executive and the judiciary.
The gesture was intended to defuse a tug of war between the executive and the judiciary.
9th December, 2011
Court ensures integrity of state: CJ
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said that the right to life and security entail protection against any threat emanating from internal or external aggression and it is also the fundamental responsibility of the court to ensure that no damage is caused to the solidarity, integrity and sovereignty of the state of Pakistan.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said that the right to life and security entail protection against any threat emanating from internal or external aggression and it is also the fundamental responsibility of the court to ensure that no damage is caused to the solidarity, integrity and sovereignty of the state of Pakistan.
11th November, 2011
Names of two CJs, three SC judges okayed
A parliamentary committee approved on Thursday the appointment of two senior judges as chief justices of the Lahore and Peshawar High Courts and three of the four names recommended by the judicial commission for elevation to the Supreme Court.
A parliamentary committee approved on Thursday the appointment of two senior judges as chief justices of the Lahore and Peshawar High Courts and three of the four names recommended by the judicial commission for elevation to the Supreme Court.
14th October, 2011
Judiciary checks arbitrary exercise of power, says CJ
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said on Thursday that judiciary as an institution could never be independent unless individual judges remained impartial.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said on Thursday that judiciary as an institution could never be independent unless individual judges remained impartial.
9th September, 2011
CJ invokes martial law sceptre
The Chief Justice said only adhering to constitutional provisions can control the situation in Karachi.
The Chief Justice said only adhering to constitutional provisions can control the situation in Karachi.
7th September, 2011
Karachi security situation worse than Waziristan’s, SC told
During the hearing, Chief Justice Iftikhar asked why should former minister Zulfikar Mirza be summoned before the court.
During the hearing, Chief Justice Iftikhar asked why should former minister Zulfikar Mirza be summoned before the court.
31st August, 2011
SC tells Sindh govt to ‘wake up’
KARACHI: A five-judge special bench of the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday that there should be no compromise on people’s fundamental rights in the…
KARACHI: A five-judge special bench of the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday that there should be no compromise on people’s fundamental rights in the…
30th August, 2011
SC rejects govt report on Karachi
KARACHI: The Supreme Court rejected on Monday the government`s report on targets killings in Karachi and asked the attorney general to place on record…
KARACHI: The Supreme Court rejected on Monday the government`s report on targets killings in Karachi and asked the attorney general to place on record…
