ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the newly appointed Special Parliamentary Committee (SPC) to nominate the next chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) from among the three most senior Supreme Court judges has been delayed for later tonight after members associated with the PTI-Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) skipped proceedings. CJP Qazi Faez Isa is set to retire as the top judge on October …
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday said that the implementation of the Supreme Court’s July 12 verdict in the reserved seats case was not binding since the appeals against it were not decided. In its July 12 short order, the Supreme Court had explained that the 41 returned candidates — of the total of 80 MNAs …
KARACHI: Lawyers’ leaders have vowed to launch a protest movement against the 26th Constitutional Amendment along the same lines as the one in 2007 for the judges’ restoration. While talking to reporters after appearing before a Supreme Court bench on Monday, senior counsel and PTI leader Hamid Khan said a National Action Committee, similar to what had been done in …
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s petition seeking to revisit its Jan 13 ruling in favour of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that deprived the party of the election symbol of cricket bat. Headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, a three-judge bench also comprising Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali …
LAHORE/PESHAWAR: The PTI has vowed to launch a decisive movement against the 26th Constitutional Amendment across the country “without any fear of consequences”. The PTI leadership has called upon the nation to come out on the roads as the judiciary’s independence has been threatened by the amendment. “The current situation demands a mass protest movement … by every Pakistani, beyond …
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday initiated the process of declaring Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur a proclaimed offender due to his continued non-appearance in the court. Despite issuance of his earlier arrest warrants, Mr Gandapur did not comply with the court summons, leading to the initiation of legal proceedings to declare him a proclaimed …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Hamid Khan has announced that the party will challenge the 26th Constitutional Amendment in court, alleging that PTI members were ‘threatened and that horse-trading’ occurred to ensure the amendments’ passage. Speaking alongside former Supreme Court Bar President Abid Zuberi outside the Supreme Court, Hamid condemned the events as a ‘dark chapter in Pakistan’s history.’ He …
ISLAMABAD: In a historic move towards promoting Islamic finance, Pakistan’s Parliament has unanimously passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment, mandating the complete elimination of Riba (interest) by January 1, 2028. This significant amendment modifies Article 38(f) of the Constitution, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to align its financial system with Shariah principles. The amendment follows the April 28, …
ISLAMABAD: Following the ratification of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, a new selection process for the Chief Justice of Pakistan has come into place in the country. The amendment follows earlier approval from the Senate. After receiving approval from both houses of Parliament, President Asif Ali Zardari will sign the 26th Constitutional Amendment today. Under the new law, the Chief Justice …
ISLAMABAD: On the heels of the 26th Amendment’s passage, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on Monday remarked that the question of jurisdiction would “arise every day” in the Supreme Court (SC) following legislation on constitutional benches. In the wee hours of Monday, the much-awaited 26th Constitutional Amendment became law after approval of both houses of the Parliament, which was then given …