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British Empire was one of the largest empires in history
British Empire was one of the largest empires in history
Spain's national Siesta championship promoting healthy napping
ECP decides to invite foreign media for polls
4 million people enroll in Biden’s SAVE student loan repayment plan ahead of payment restart
In 2023, Arbaeen pilgrimage shattered all previous records, drawing an astonishing 22 million participants
India, Pakistan to lock horn on Sept 10 for second time in Asia Cup 2023
Spokesperson says unprovoked firing by Afghan Border Security Forces encourages terrorists
Mark Zuckerberg echoed Musk's sentiments, emphasising importance of Congress in engaging with AI
PTI chairman requests court to release him on bail
Country will witness increase in exports: Kamran Tessori
Apex court deems objections against judges attack on judicial independence
Amendments to Pakistan Army Act of 1952 and Official Secrets Act of 1923 were made last month
At ministry's request, Registrar's Office grants 15 days to file additional documents
Govt counsel says Imran Khan has nefarious designs behind challenging NAB law amendments
Warrants also issued for Sharif's show producer after both witnesses fail to turn up to record statements
Recruitment drive launched to soar anew
SCBA chief suggests action against ECP under Article 6 over delaying elections beyond 90 days
Justice Munib Akhtar of SC reads out verdict reserved on Feb 15, 2022
Petition argues that according to Constitution, president has powers to give election date
Apex court restores corruption cases against politicians and bureaucrats
Former president, 6 former PMs, over 450 MPs, bureaucrats now to face NAB once again
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah's dissenting opinion also included
Senior-most judge of Supreme Court administered oath by President Alvi at Presidency
Justice Ijazul Ahsan becomes part of SJC, Justice Muneeb Akhtar joins Judicial Commission for judges appointment
Full court bench headed by CJP Isa will chair hearing of review petitions against law
Lahore sessions judge Jazeela Aslam appointed registrar on deputation of three years
Upon arrival, Justice Isa refused to be accorded the guard of honor
In a historic first, SC broadcasts proceedings live; full bench hears petitions against Practice and Procedure Act, case hearing adjourns till Oct 3
Top court notes majority of people suffering from lack of facilities in prisons are poor
Accountability court rejects PPP leader Sharjeel Memon's request regarding jurisdiction in Rs5.75bn corruption case
Drama serial ‘Hadsa’ returns to television after being banned for its portrayal of a real-life rape survivor
Petitioner asserts that the price hike is not only unfair but also violates the constitution
PEMRA also decides to withdraw review petition; petitioner Sheikh Rashid’s lawyer Amanullah Kanrani urges court to put off case hearing
After IB and PEMRA, federation, PTI, ECP also withdraw petitions against verdict
Court says owing to the absence of some petitioners, they were being given another chance
Hearing adjourned till Monday
Abid Zuberi argues rules of practice, procedure can only be made by Supreme Court
Bar council says army chief previously allowed to hold positions of both president, COAS
According to verdict, right to appeal will not apply retroactively; CJP admits full court a mistake
Senator says PML-N supremo eligible after amendment to Elections Act
The apex court has issued notices to the attorney general, NAB chairman and Sindh advocate general
Consumer companies directed to file appeals before Nepra Appellate Tribunal within 15 days
Appeal says fundamental rights not violated through amendments, parliament has right to legislate
Court instructs consumers affected by loadshedding to approach NEPRA
Court grants marriage rights to couples involving one or both transgender individuals
Apex case to hear two important cases next week
Govt says 102 people arrested for involvement in attacks on military installations on May 9, 10
Abid Zuberi asks for ECP to be ordered to hold polls in 90 days, nullify CCI order on census results
AGP says trial of May 9 accused to be held on style of civil courts, testimonies to be recorded
CJP Isa says most clashes initiated by Punjab lawyers, rest of the community goes on strike
Justice Minallah says action should have been sought against those who did not conduct polls
Justice Sardar Tariq complaint against Justice Naqvi
SC judge's 27-page dissent note against court’s majority verdict in NAB amendments case released
Court resumed hearing on intra-court appeal against decision to nullify NAB law amendments
CJP tells attorney general if a channel incites violence and arson, it doesn’t constitute freedom of speech
In legal arguments, it's customary for lawyers to address judges as "My Lord" or "Your Lordships"
Additional Advocate General of Punjab appeared before the court.
Petitioner says ex-ISI chief got raid conducted at his residence, housing society to gain control over it
Court summons details of money deposited by Bahria Town, summons court accountant
Kamran Murtaza tells court Balochistan CM forcibly taken to Council of Common Interests meetings
CJP asks why frivolous, false cases are filed in Supreme Court, sidelining genuine cases
CJP expresses indignation over quality of investigation by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police
Filed against Islamabad High Court verdict, Supreme Court requested to dismiss case
Appeal says Supreme Court did not properly review law, facts of the case
Spokesperson calls such reports baseless
CJP reprimands suspect for not paying Rs500,000 mentioned in nikahnama for six years
Top judge remarks he heard a lot about reforms in KP police, asks where they were
Adjournment granted on the request of petitioner to allow amendments to petition
Survey report says 16,896 acres agreed for Bahria Town Karachi, it possesses 19,931 acres
In additional note, Justice Athar states violation of Article 224A is not rectifiable or impeachable
The written cites Bahria Town’s a failure to deposit installments as per the agreement
Top judge says SC should be called Supreme Court as per Constitution
CJP Isa says we should learn, teach from history
Auction includes 2020 Mercedes Benz, valued at Rs61m, and a bulletproof Land Cruiser
Statement says surprising the letter already sent to media before it even reached the court
Kohlu resident says security, weather conditions not favrourable for general elections in district
CJP remarks courts should not hesitate to impose fines to end unnecessary litigation
notification issued
Six-member bench, led by Justice Tariq Masood, will hold hearing on December 13
Matter referred to judges committee for constitution of larger bench on issue of disqualification
Nine-member larger bench takes up case after 11 years; reference filed in April 2011 during PPP regime
Justice Masood refuses to step down from bench hearing appeals on military courts
Court seeks response from ECP, AGP, all provincial advocates general on constitutional, legal points
Shaukat Siddiqui also names Brig (retd) Ramay, Brig (retd) Wafai, ex-IHC CJ, SC registrar
Justice Qazi Faez Isa warns Mashal Yousafzai of contempt of court charges
SC issues notice to PTI's Umair Niazi over his petition, seeks explanation
Justice Masood to perform duties for two weeks in absence of CJP Isa who is on vacation
Court annuls Balochistan High Court order against delimitation in two provincial assembly seats
Justice Mansoor says elections will not be allowed to be derailed under any circumstances
Justice Minallah asks why a political party is being dealt with differently, equal treatment is level playing field
Three-member SC bench will hear PTI’s plea on Jan 3
During missing persons case hearing, federation withdraws appeals against decisions of Islamabad High Court
SC annuls PHC decision on suspension of RO in Kohat
SC adjourns hearing of case related to duration of disqualification of public office holders under Article 62(1)(f)
CJP expresses indignation at mention of Sardar with Latif Khosa's name, says won't be tolerated in court
Several national and international flights have been delayed
Move received criticism from major political parties
SC adjourns hearing of PTI’s contempt appeal over non-provision of level-playing field till Monday
SC postpones hearing on presidential reference until after elections in third week of February
Decision marks end of the lifetime disqualification clause, bringing about a shift in the eligibility criteria for political leaders
On Tuesday, three-judge SC bench rejected appeal for issuing stay order on Supreme Judicial Council proceedings
Supreme Court hears ECP's appeal against Peshawar High Court's decision to allow PTI to use 'bat' symbol
Says PTI candidates to contest elections independently
CJP tells Khosa on one hand, he did not trust judiciary, on the other, sought relief also
In the next phase, those spreading anti-judiciary content are expected to be arrested
Petition argues IHC didn't properly assess facts, did not have power to remove status of special court
Bar also expresses concern over negative campaign against Supreme Court judges and judiciary
SC reserves verdict on ex-judge Shaukat Siddiqui's appeal against dismissal
Court makes it clear that decision to declare trial of civilians in military courts null and void will remain suspended
Development follows a series of similar decisions by the apex court
Supreme Court upholds acquittal in 2007 kidnapping case, but sheds light on wider concerns
Report says YouTuber Asad Toor also attacked at behest of France-based Shahnawaz, Mirza Zain Ghayas
CJ Isa remarks role of person who abrogate Constitution could not be ruled out in ZAB death penalty case
SC dismisses petition against election rigging, imposes damages of Rs500,000 on petitioner
Islamabad police warns of action against those spreading misleading reports
Ruling reflects high court's role in shaping political landscape during a volatile election season
SC says appeals against special court decisions can only be heard by apex court itself
CJP Qazi Faez Isa orders re-polling
Supreme Court grants bail to five suspects in May 9 violence case
Court rules unfortunately, due to delay in verdict, judge has reached retirement age, cannot be reinstated
Case hearing has been adjourned till MArch 28
Complainant says on the basis of judges' letter, campaign launched against chief justices of IHC, SC
Court also orders govt to release 15 to 20 detained persons maximum three to four days before Eid
Seven-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, to hear case on Wednesday
SC seven-member larger bench hears suo motu case; CJP says there will be no compromise on judiciary's independence
Islamabad police to file separate case to probe incident, case to be registered at CTD police station
'High courts have administrative powers under constitution', says Justice Yahya Afridi
Supreme Court had taken suo motu notice of the letter of six high court judges
Civilians’ military trials: SC refers case to committee for formation of larger bench
Court annuls ECP decision to order re-election at 12 polling stations of PB-51 Chaman constituency
SC adjourns till May 7 proceedings on suo motu case concerning alleged interference in judiciary
Top Court to take up review plea on Faizabad dharna report on May 6
Earlier, court rejected objection from federal government to three-member bench hearing the case
Court demands comprehensive report regarding authority's establishment within two weeks
CJP Qazi Faez Isa remarked, "Those who refused to accept the oppressor were our heroes."
Judges argue right of appeal cannot be granted through simple legislation
CJP says if lawmakers have to spend development funds, they should get approval from assembly
CJP says if court appearance is to be used for any other purpose, it will have to be examined
After analysing CCTV, it was found out that picture was taken by a young lawyer
Supreme Court issues order in contempt of court case against Faisal Vawda, Mustafa Kamal
Bill proposes amendments to Articles 177, 193, 208 of Constitution
Letter written in response to British HC speech at Asma Jahangir Conference
Issue decided with 4-1 majority, as Justice Athar Minallah disagrees with fellow judges
Five-member bench issues detailed verdict with Justice Minallah's dissenting note
Summer vacation in the Supreme Court will be from this date
Show-cause notices issued to 34 TV channels for broadcasting Vawda, Kamal's press conferences
Govt provides detailed list of meetings between PTI founder, family, his legal team
CDA chairman reveals there have been 21 fire incidents on Margalla Hills this season alone
Chief Justice denies audio leak of PTI founder, emphasizes judicial integrity
Qibla Ayaz takes oath as ad hoc member of Shariat Appellate Bench
Supreme Court larger bench hears case related to reserved seats of Sunni Ittehad Council
Attorney general in plea asks to maintain PHC order over issue
ECP lawyer says if a declaration, political affiliation of candidate did not match, he is considered independent
Top judge says denying women their property rights is violation of Islamic teachings
Says misinterpretation disenfranchised voters by denying them the chance to vote for their preferred candidate
ECP lawyer says PTI nomination papers invalid as it didn't conduct intra-party polls or elect party chairman
Makhdoom Ali Khan says according to Constitution, reserved seats are given to political parties, not independent candidates
ECP's panel summons, tribunal formation notifications suspended till next hearing
Court says it will be seen later how many days Quaid-e-Azam stayed in Jinnah House
Top court opines an innocent person was hanged without transparent trial
13-member full court bench, headed by CJP Isa, heard the case
On Thursday, larger bench deliberated on the matter again, decided to pronounce judgement on Friday
PTI chairman terms verdict as a victory for democratic people
Justice Isa directs ECP to redistribute reserved seats ensuring PTI, other parties get correct allocation
Judges' committee suggests petition be scheduled after two months, following court’s summer vacations
SC ruled that no judge can avoid accountability by resigning
Justice Mansoor and Justice Muneeb voice concerns about availability of judges due to summer vacations
Report highlights several significant judicial actions and developments
Three-member bench led by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah will hear the case
Top brass claims 45 PTI MNAs are facing undue pressure to switch allegiances
ECP expresses its commitment to uphold the court’s directive
Dissenting judges voice their disagreement with 8-5 majority judgment led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa
AGP assures of stopping transfer of Wildlife Board to Interior Ministry; dismissal of board chairperson stayed
Says top court's authority comes directly from constitution, not from any other source
Supreme Court restores ECP's decision regarding recount in NA-154, NA-81, NA-79
Pakistan Army conducts a thorough inquiry based on the Supreme Court's orders
CJP says cabinet secretary has blamed PM to save his brother, pushed PM under the bus
“There is no such application on record,” DG Law ECP apprised the SC.
New bill also acknowledges potential for divergent opinions with a larger bench
Bill proposes increase in number of Supreme Court judges from current 17 to 21, including CJP
Bill aims to raise the number of Supreme Court judges from current 17 to 21
Supreme Court remark forests being cut down with connivance of authorities
As per FIR, movements of two employees were found suspicious in the CCTV cameras
Court strongly criticises filing of review plea after closure assurances, labelling it 'contemptible', 'joke with court'
CJP observes there must be other WAPDA projects as well whether Supreme Court should monitor every project
Top court says Election Commission of Pakistan must act without delay
Notable change is expansion of CJP's powers in fixing of cases; each trial will be recorded, transcript prepared
PTI chairman asks electoral watchdog to ensure implementation of SC’s verdict
Points out ‘absence of civility’ in dissenting notes of Justice Aminuddin, Justice Naeem
Supreme Court questions ECP’s conduct in detailed ruling
Supreme Court says action must be taken against parties giving false testimony
SC adjourns Article 63-A review case as Justice Muneeb Akhter did not show up for hearing
Candidates who face issues with the scrutiny process have until October 10 to file appeals
SCBA president offers arguments regarding background and legal questions raised in review case
Apex court’s latest judgment highlights that prior ruling is null and void
Revised judgment comes after religious scholars raised objections to specific paragraphs in earlier ruling
Legal proceedings will resume on Oct 17
CJP Isa will hear cases in Courtroom No 1 on Thursday
SC hosts farewell dinner for Qazi Faez Isa
Constitutional Bench Committee convenes meeting to discuss upcoming cases
The petitioner, Muhammad Akram, was also fined Rs. 20,000 for filing the petition
SC dismisses petition on second FIR registration in same case as inadmissible