Nasir Iqbal

SC regrets ‘fraudulent’ increase in losing candidate’s votes

“No valid reason or lawful justification whatsoever was assigned by RO to change the date for consolidation of result from Feb 13 to Feb 9," says Justice Abbasi. Updated 02 Jan, 2025 11:15am

Grazing land can only be allotted for public use: SC

Such land can't be allotted to anyone under the Lambardari grant, notes Justice Ayesha Malik in case against LHC order. Published 01 Jan, 2025 06:59am

Can the judiciary recover from its annus horribilis?

No way the outgoing year can be termed “good” for the judiciary, especially the SC, says SCBA president. Updated 30 Dec, 2024 02:11pm

Infighting continues among top lawyers on 26th Amendment

Lawyers’ action committee rebukes SCBA for endorsing "executive control over apex court". Updated 28 Dec, 2024 12:45pm

CJP moves to improve justice delivery system

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Thursday met the representatives of different bar... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:07am

Karachi Bar Association joins ranks of challengers of 26th amendment

"Furious" SCBA slams lawyers action committee’s opposition to constitutional bench. Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:05am

KU VC told to make ‘serious efforts’ to rectify flaws in law doctorate programme

Apex court asks HEC to submit compliance report within two months Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:08am

Nominations sought for additional judges in high courts

Judicial Commission of Pakistan asks for nominations for 38 vacancies — 4 for IHC, 12 for SHC, 10 for LHC, 9 for PHC and 3 for BHC. Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:59am

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