Nasir Iqbal

SC asks for data on civilians tried by military courts

Justice Afghan points to "apparent lacuna" in Army Act over definition of "any person". Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:51am

Lawyers call for delaying JCP meetings amid 26th amendment challenges

Ask SC, high court judges to act decisively to protect judiciary’s independence, integrity. Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:54am

‘Anomaly’ about trials under army act baffles SC judge

Justice Mandokhail wonders terrorists involved in violence against army men not liable to face military justice. Updated 16 Jan, 2025 07:53am

SC to mull jurisdiction of regular bench tomorrow

Bench headed by Justice Mansoor Shah is hearing appeal against SHC order striking down Section 221-A(2) of Customs Act. Updated 15 Jan, 2025 11:55am

SC asks if any armymen were held accountable for May 9 breaches

Govt lawyer says no serving military officers charged over damage to installations, claims institution "showed restraint". Updated 15 Jan, 2025 07:36am

Justice Shah wonders if ‘non-CB’ judges can be prevented from hearing constitutional matters

Observes that jurisdiction of ordinary benches taken away through Article 191A after 26th Amendment. Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:50am

SC asks if army law covers constitutional violation penalties

Judges question whether evidence presented before military courts fulfils Qanoon-i-Shahadat requirements. Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:35am

‘Jolted’ by missing persons complaints, CJP Afridi wants to ‘hear other side’ too

Says cases of enforced disappearances are high courts’ domain; announces financial aid plan for less privileged litigants. Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:43am

Competence of military court judges questioned

Justice Mandokhail wonders how much experience presiding officers have of handing down harsh punishments. Updated 11 Jan, 2025 08:11am

Judicial Commission of Pakistan to appoint judges to SHC on 23rd

Members asked to furnish nominees' CVs with necessary documents via email. Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:57am

SC questions ‘inconsistency’ in trials of May 9 accused

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court on Thursday raised serious questions over the military trial of... Published 10 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Live stream of SC hearing on 26th amendment sought

LHCBA says ensuring transparency in the case will propagate open justice, press freedom. Updated 09 Jan, 2025 12:08pm

Military trials meant for APS-like tragedies: judge

Justice Hilali wonders whether May 9 accused fully understood gravity of actions; Punjab says prisoners being treated in line with law. Updated 09 Jan, 2025 08:59am

SC urged to let full court hear challenges to 26th amendment

Applications seek early hearing of appeals. Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:57am

Executive cannot assume judicial role: SC

Hafeezullah Niazi draws court’s attention to non-provision of rights under the jail manual after son sentenced to 10 year in May 9 riots. Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:49am

Ex-CJP seeks expunging of remarks on constitutional bench challenge

Senior lawyers ask SCBA to stand by demand for full court to decide challenges to 26th Amendment. Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:29am

No registered Afghans will be deported until June 30, SC told

Report states 784,954 illegal foreigners have been repatriated so far. Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:24am

Judicial Commission sitting to consider IHC, BHC judges on 17th

Commission to examine 30 candidates for seven seats. Updated 04 Jan, 2025 09:08am

Arbitration eases burden on courts, observes Justice Shah

Hopes govt will soon introduce arbitral legislation to provide people an alternative dispute resolution mechanism Updated 03 Jan, 2025 10:22am

SCBA hails, PTI shrugs off relief handed to 19 convicts

Rauf Atta backs govt-opposition dialogue; Barrister Gohar slams "conviction stigma" by military court. Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:09am