Nasir Iqbal

SC upholds police official’s dismissal over tardiness

Justice Siddiqui notes bench “do not find any reason to interfere in the order of the Sindh Service Tribunal Karachi”. Published about 13 hours ago

Women’s legal rights not tied to marriage: SC

Presumption a woman is financially dependent on her husband contrary to Islamic law, says Justice Mansoor. Published a day ago

CJP reviews SC reforms, emphasises digitisation

Notes reforms aim not only to reduce case pendency but also to ensure that litigants receive timely and effective justice. Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:00am

Supreme Court acquits suspect in 2008 Pakistan Ordnance Factory bomb blast case

Justice Minallah says prosecution failed to provide concrete proof, points out inconsistencies in evidence. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 11:39am

Anti-Corruption Hotline only deals with SC-related complaints

Complaints beyond mandate will not be entertained and responded, SC statement says. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 10:28am

JCP to finalise elevation of two LHC judges on April 8

Nominees to be selected from 5 most senior judges of LHC. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 10:00am

Delay in naming climate authority chief irks SC constitutional bench

Rules not finalised even after 8 years, Justice Mandokhail observes. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 08:23am

SC establishes 24/7 anti-graft hotline

Court assures whistleblowers their identity will be protected. Published 20 Mar, 2025 05:39am

Depriving women of their inheritance is ‘un-Islamic’, Shariat Court rules

Govt asked to initiate criminal cases against perpetrators of such actions under Section 498-A of penal code. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 08:05am

NCRC representatives summoned in missing children’s case

Petitioner seeks direction to amend relevant laws by govt, establish special courts in consultation with respected high courts. Updated 19 Mar, 2025 11:41am

Constitutional Bench issues order to transfer super tax cases

All appeals pending before high courts to be heard by SC; registrars ordered to send original case files. Updated 19 Mar, 2025 10:47am

Karachi Bar Association joins chorus challenging judges’ transfer to IHC

Asks SC to restrain new judges from performing duties; asserts case is about independence of judiciary. Updated 18 Mar, 2025 11:10am

CB to take up contempt case against Imran on 21st

Govt petition alleges PTI leadership violated 2022 march assurances Published 16 Mar, 2025 06:32am

Lahore Bar Association moves SC against judges’ transfer to IHC

Seeks declaration against president’s unchecked discretion over transfers. Updated 15 Mar, 2025 10:21am

Trying civilians in military court not a ‘matter of ego’: SC

Trial is held when question of country’s security arises, defence ministry tells CB. Updated 14 Mar, 2025 08:49am

Legal experts discuss plans to enhance Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan’s role

CJP Afridi repatriates several judges from Federal Judicial Academy to Punjab. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:09am

In a first, Constitutional Bench invokes power given by 26th Amendment

Summons all intra-court appeals on super tax from LHC, IHC; Justice Mazhar observes the more 2023 ruling is "dissected", the more issues appear. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:48am

Legality of super tax comes under SC Constitutional Bench scrutiny

Justice Mandokhail flags use of national funds without provincial consent; exact amount collected under the cess remains undisclosed, bench told. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 11:30am

Fresh SC Constitutional Bench to hear super tax case from today

Hamid Khan says constitutional amendment required to try civilians in military courts. Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:47am

Supreme Court recognises women’s role in rule of law, access to justice

Chief justice says increasing presence of women in judiciary shows gender equity and progressive, liberal democracy in Pakistan. Updated 11 Mar, 2025 11:33am