Nasir Iqbal

JCP finalises rules for appointing judges to top courts

Commission bound to give reasons in case senior-most judges are not promoted. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 08:15am

Top judges oppose spy agencies’ input in judges, bureaucrats’ promotion

IHC’s Justice Ishaq, SC’s senior-most judge critical of intelligence evaluations. Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:07am

CJP asked to rescue two ‘failing varsities’

IIUI, NFC Multan on brink of collapse, SC Shariat Appellate Bench member Qibla Ayaz warns. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 03:12pm

State is too preoccupied with ‘toppling, installing govts’: SC

Judges express regret for state’s perceived insensitivity in conducting proper investigations. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 08:33am

Apex court upholds decisions under 26th Amendment

Constitutional bench dismisses plea for deferment of appeals against military trials. Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:48am

Jail reforms panel denied meeting with Imran, CJP told

Subcommittee member Khadija Shah requests arrangement of another visit. Updated 19 Dec, 2024 12:19pm

Attempts to curry favour from JCP ‘should be met with disqualification’

Commission seeks public opinion on proposed rules before final approval on 21st. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:26am

CJP Afridi sees threats to impartiality in Bhutto murder trial

In his note on reference, Justice Afridi says manipulation of bench’s composition raised fairness concerns. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:19am

Judicial Commission of Pakistan should give reasons for ignoring judges’ seniority

Draft rules ready to be submitted for JCP's nod when it meets on 21st. Updated 17 Dec, 2024 11:38am

Justice Shah told draft rules carry his suggestions

Justice Mandokhail responds to letter, shares copy with other JCP members. Published 15 Dec, 2024 08:05am

SC sets aside de-seating of MNA over ‘floor crossing’

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Nov 21, de-seating of MNA Adil Khan Bazai by the Election... Published 13 Dec, 2024 08:16am

Devastating impact of climate change highlighted

AGP urges ICJ to issue advisory opinion on crisis. Updated 13 Dec, 2024 09:06am

SC postpones poll rigging case until after holidays

Seven-judge bench takes decision at PTI counsel’s request. Updated 12 Dec, 2024 10:46am

SC ready to hear PTI plea for judicial probe into post-May 9 ‘suppression’

AAG asked to confirm if govt intends to pursue contempt case against Imran. Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:24am

SC questions rationale behind handing over May 9 cases to military courts

Justice Hilali asks if corps commanders’ residences were declared "offices" after the date of riots. Updated 10 Dec, 2024 11:28am

SC suspends order to de-seat MNA over floor-crossing

Lawyer argues Bazai was de-seated by ECP ‘without examining the facts’ Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:36am

Urgent hearing of challenges to 26th amendment sought

Senior lawyers urge CJP their separate pleas be heard by full court bench of apex court. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 09:26am

Justice Shah advocates for child-centred judicial system

Urges swift resolution of children’s cases; slams continued practices of Swara, Wani. Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:53am

Scheduling constitutional cases ‘not my domain’: CJP

Justice Mansoor Shah’s call for full court ignored; CJP Afridi says committee will fix challenges to 26th Amendment. Updated 07 Dec, 2024 07:47am

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah seeks full court to decide pleas against 26th Amendment

Urges CJP Afridi to postpone JCP meeting today set to consider appointment of 21 judges; seeks rules to lay down criteria for judges' selection. Updated 06 Dec, 2024 12:35pm