Nasir Iqbal

‘Prosecutor, judge & jury’: fairness of May 9 trials disputed in SC

As affected party, army cannot conduct fair proceedings, argues ex-CJP’s lawyer. Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:36am

Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting to pick judges rescheduled

LHCBA wants process put off until challenges to 26th Amendment decided. Updated 31 Jan, 2025 11:49am

SC questions lack of legal challenges to military trials

Justice Afghan asks why no May 9 accused assailed military courts' ambit. Updated 31 Jan, 2025 08:49am

SC initiates probe into case fixation issue

Officers asked to respond to the notice within 7 days. Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:51am

SC returns military court docs over ‘prejudice’ fears

Only two members of Constitutional Bench review details of procedure adopted during military trials of May 9 suspects. Updated 30 Jan, 2025 07:47am

Earlier orders in jurisdiction case invalidated by SC constitutional bench

Govt plans to challenge Jan 27 ruling; SC official reinstated after removal order withdrawn. Updated 29 Jan, 2025 11:05am

Larger bench allows SC official’s appeal in contempt case

Justice Mansoor seeks full court to settle jurisdiction row. Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:18am

Consider constitutional bench full court, says Justice Mazhar

Notices issued to respondents as SC takes up pleas against 26th Amendment. Updated 28 Jan, 2025 07:43am

PTI files plea against 26th Amendment

Justice Shah objects to larger bench for hearing appeal by additional registrar. Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:49am

UK diplomats, SCBA for enhancing ties among legal fraternities

ISLAMABAD: British Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan Matt Cannell and the office bearers of the Supreme Court Bar... Published 25 Jan, 2025 07:03am

SC larger bench to hear official’s plea against contempt case

Constitutional bench to take up original appeal that caused jurisdiction row on Monday; additional registrar believes he was made "scapegoat". Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:49am

Justice Shah wonders if SC can hold own committee in contempt

Two-judge bench reserves judgement in jurisdiction case; amici advise court not to refer matter to full bench via judicial order. Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:50am

CJP Afridi introduces large-scale reforms into judicial system

Advanced information technology systems have been integrated to enhance judicial efficiency. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:07am

Call for full court to settle SC jurisdiction row

SC bench enlists Khawaja Haris Ahmed, Ahsan Bhoon as amici; judicial order cannot be trumped by administrative order, court told. Updated 23 Jan, 2025 10:23am

‘Jurisdiction’ becomes bone of contention at apex court

Justice Mansoor Shah says once fixed, the case cannot be taken away; calls it "gift from God". Updated 22 Jan, 2025 08:00am

Electoral fairness hinges on ECP’s independence, says Justice Ayesha Malik

Additional note explains verdict overturning de-seating of MNA Bazai; Justice Shah says Article 63A doesn't empower ECP to determine facts. Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:01am

Judicial ‘bad blood’ in focus as SC official faces contempt

Three judge bench issues show cause notice to addi­tional registrar; Balochistan Bar Council regrets move to not fix case. Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:45am

JCP seeks details of nominees for PHC vacancies

JCP to meet on Feb 1 to consider recommendations. Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:22am

What about civil charges against military court convicts, SC asks

Judges question why those booked under penal code, army act only convicted under latter. Updated 18 Jan, 2025 07:54am

Supreme Court defers jurisdiction issue till 20th

Decision follows change in bench’s composition with Justice Abbasi replacing Justice Irfan Khan as third member. Updated 17 Jan, 2025 11:00am