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10th February, 2013
CJ urges all institutions to respect constitutional norms
“It is need of the hour that all the three main organs of the state— judiciary, executive and legislature— should work in collaboration,” said the chief justice.
“It is need of the hour that all the three main organs of the state— judiciary, executive and legislature— should work in collaboration,” said the chief justice.
19th October, 2012
Faisal Raza Abidi demands CJ’s resignation for misusing authority
The PPP senator accused the chief justice for allegedly using letter head of the Supreme Court for his family’s business.
The PPP senator accused the chief justice for allegedly using letter head of the Supreme Court for his family’s business.
11th October, 2012
Government fully respects courts, says Ashraf
The prime minister said the apex court’s approval for the draft of Swiss letter has silenced propagators of judiciary vs executive clash.
The prime minister said the apex court’s approval for the draft of Swiss letter has silenced propagators of judiciary vs executive clash.
4th October, 2012
Parliament has failed to secure its rights because of opposition: Gilani
The former prime minister said democracy could not be promoted and strengthened by disqualifying elected members of the parliament.
The former prime minister said democracy could not be promoted and strengthened by disqualifying elected members of the parliament.
4th October, 2012
CJ sees judiciary at critical juncture, under attack
Commenting on the Balochistan issue, the chief justice said that the people of the province love Pakistan as much as the rest of the nation.
Commenting on the Balochistan issue, the chief justice said that the people of the province love Pakistan as much as the rest of the nation.
25th September, 2012
Letter to Swiss authorities not matter of defeat or victory: Kaira
The PPP was presenting viewpoint with the consent of its legal advisors according to the changing situation, said the information minister.
The PPP was presenting viewpoint with the consent of its legal advisors according to the changing situation, said the information minister.
25th August, 2012
PPP decides to consult allies over PM’s appearance before court
The core committee’s meeting, which lasted for more than two hours, was co-chaired by President Zardari and Prime Minister Ashraf.
The core committee’s meeting, which lasted for more than two hours, was co-chaired by President Zardari and Prime Minister Ashraf.
16th August, 2012
Kaira for intellectual dialogue in democracy
The information minister said it is ripe time to ponder whether absence of democracy causes bad-governance or democracy becomes the cause of it.
The information minister said it is ripe time to ponder whether absence of democracy causes bad-governance or democracy becomes the cause of it.
16th August, 2012
Gilani advices PM not to appear before SC
The former premier said that he restored the judiciary through an executive order and the same judiciary disqualified him “unconstitutionally.”
The former premier said that he restored the judiciary through an executive order and the same judiciary disqualified him “unconstitutionally.”
15th August, 2012
Judiciary to go to any extent to implement constitution: CJ
Justice Chaudhry vowed that the apex court will continue to protect fundamental rights of the citizens as a custodian without any apprehension.
Justice Chaudhry vowed that the apex court will continue to protect fundamental rights of the citizens as a custodian without any apprehension.
11th August, 2012
PPP believes in supremacy of parliament, respects judiciary: Khosa
The Punjab governor, while speaking to a TV channel, said that NRO has provided environment for smooth functioning of democracy.
The Punjab governor, while speaking to a TV channel, said that NRO has provided environment for smooth functioning of democracy.
10th August, 2012
PAC can discuss judges’ financial affairs: Gondal
The public accounts committee chairman said the committee cannot discuss conduct of judges but it can discuss their financial matters.
The public accounts committee chairman said the committee cannot discuss conduct of judges but it can discuss their financial matters.
10th August, 2012
President holds sway in executive-judiciary tiff
The tussle between the executive and judiciary has morphed into a clash between the judges and the parliamentarians.
The tussle between the executive and judiciary has morphed into a clash between the judges and the parliamentarians.
8th August, 2012
PTI to foil ‘anti-judiciary’ conspiracies, says Hashmi
“The time has come for the ruling plunderers to make an exit,” said the PTI leader. “Support Imran Khan if the country is to be saved,” he added.
“The time has come for the ruling plunderers to make an exit,” said the PTI leader. “Support Imran Khan if the country is to be saved,” he added.
4th August, 2012
Allies vow to face challenges with unity at presidency meeting
In a meeting of heads of allied parties chaired by President Zardari, it was decided that there will be no compromise on the sovereignty of parliament.
In a meeting of heads of allied parties chaired by President Zardari, it was decided that there will be no compromise on the sovereignty of parliament.
30th July, 2012
Legal fraternity should guard supremacy of constitution: CJ
Welcoming the KP bar council delegation at the SC, Justice Chaudhry admired the role of legal fraternity during lawyers’ movement.
Welcoming the KP bar council delegation at the SC, Justice Chaudhry admired the role of legal fraternity during lawyers’ movement.
28th July, 2012
President, PM, enjoy constitutional immunity: Naek
The law minister said all the decisions of the president and the prime minister have constitutional protection under article 242.
The law minister said all the decisions of the president and the prime minister have constitutional protection under article 242.
24th July, 2012
“Power of parliament is not absolute,” says CJP
“The governmental institutions should not be used for the individual benefits and personal gains,” said Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.
“The governmental institutions should not be used for the individual benefits and personal gains,” said Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.
13th July, 2012
Contempt of Court Act 2012: SC issues notices to federation, AG
The bench, headed by the CJ, ordered to combine all petitions, filed against the act, and adjourned the hearing to July 23.
The bench, headed by the CJ, ordered to combine all petitions, filed against the act, and adjourned the hearing to July 23.
13th July, 2012
Only law, constitution will prevail in country: CJ
Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry vowed to resist any unconstitutional act taken against the judiciary, the parliament or the masses.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry vowed to resist any unconstitutional act taken against the judiciary, the parliament or the masses.
