Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput on Saturday took oath as the new chief justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Governor’s House. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori administered the oath to Justice Rajput, who was appointed by President Asif Ali Zardari following his nomination by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan […]
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IHC CJ denies meeting KP CM, Aleema Khan
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Aleema Khan and accompanying lawyers were unable to meet the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court. Chief Minister Afridi said their case was not heard and that they received a message from the IHC Chief Justice stating he could not meet them. He added that next Tuesday they would […]
Justice Aminuddin appointed CJ of Federal Constitutional Court
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin Khan as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court. President Zardari approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, read a statement. Justice Khan was serving as the head of the now-dissolved constitutional bench. […]
President Zardari signs 27th constitutional amendment into law
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, making it part of Pakistan’s Constitution. The bill was passed by both houses of Parliament. It received two-thirds majority approval in the National Assembly and Senate. The Senate approved the amendment after a session chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani. Federal Law […]
Senate passes historic 27th Amendment amid uproar
ISLAMABAD – The Senate on Thursday approved the revised 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 with a two-thirds majority, despite strong opposition protests. The bill, reintroduced by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, includes major constitutional and judicial reforms. It marks one of the most significant legislative developments in recent months. The amendment returned to the Senate […]
LHC CJ directs police to enhance security at courts
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has directed police authorities to immediately enhance security measures in all courts across Punjab, emphasizing that the protection of judges, court staff, lawyers, and litigants remains the judiciary’s top priority. Expressing deep sorrow over the recent terrorist attack outside the Islamabad District Courts, the chief justice stressed […]
Senior lawyers urge CJP to convene full court on 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD – A group of senior lawyers and retired judges have written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), calling for a full court meeting to deliberate on the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment. The letter, signed by Justice (r) Mushir Alam, Makhdoom Ali Khan, Munir A Malik, Abid Zuberi, Justice (r) Nadeem Akhtar, […]
Chief justice and SCBA president address Balochistan’s challenges
In Islamabad, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) emphasized the importance of upholding fundamental rights in a democratic society. He met with Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Mian Muhammad Rauf Ata to discuss pressing issues in Balochistan. The CJP stressed that everyone must adhere to these rights consistently. During the meeting, the SCBA president outlined […]
New LHC Chief Justice to take oath on July 6
LAHORE: Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti will take oath as Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Governor’s House here. Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar will administer the oath to Justice Bhatti. Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti will be the 51st Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court. He was elevated […]
Chief Justice inaugurates first commercial court in Lahore
The first Commercial Court was inaugurated by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed and Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Muhammad Qasim Khan.According to details, both chiefs inspected the courts. They were accompanied by Senior Judge Muhammad Amir Bhatti, Justice Jawad Hassan, Justice Shahid Karim, Registrar High Court Mushtaq Ahmed Ojla, Sessions Judge Lahore Sajjad […]