PESHAWAR: Six newly-confirmed judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) took oath of office on Monday in a ceremony led by Chief Justice SM Attique Shah. The event was attended by fellow judges, law officers, lawyers, and court staff. Read More: President confirms 27 judges of high courts as permanent The newly-confirmed judges include Justice Mohammad Tariq […]
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Former IHC judge to challenge dismissal before constitutional court
Former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri is set to file an appeal next week before the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), challenging his removal from office following a controversial verdict that declared his judicial appointment unlawful. Read More: President approves retirement notification of ex–IHC judge Siddiqui Sources familiar with the matter said Jahangiri’s legal team […]
Two more judges sworn in as FCC begins work
ISLAMABAD: Two additional judges of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) — Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Arshad Hussain Shah — were sworn in on Monday in a ceremony led by FCC Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan. The judges took an oath to uphold the Constitution and perform their duties faithfully, marking another step in the […]
Three judges sworn in as Federal Shariat Court expands
Three judges of Pakistan’s Federal Shariat Court took oath on Friday, marking the first phase of the court’s expansion to six members. Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan administered the oath to Justices Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Amir Farooq, and Ali Baqar Najfi. Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar also attended the ceremony. The Ministry of Law […]
Aminuddin Khan sworn in as FCC’s first Chief Justice
Justice Aminuddin Khan took oath as the first Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court in Islamabad. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath during a ceremony at the President’s House. Top civil and military leaders attended and marked the launch of the new constitutional court. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir, […]
No technical issues in 27th Amendment, bill to pass today: Law Minister
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Wednesday that there are no technical flaws in the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill. He expressed confidence that the bill would be passed by the National Assembly today. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, the minister said that if any clarification or minor change was required, it would be […]
CJP Appoints Judges to Key Judicial Posts
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi made important judicial appointments on Friday to strengthen the administration of top courts. He appointed two senior judges to key positions, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery. The appointments will help boost institutional capacity and public confidence in the judiciary. Justice Afridi, acting as chairman of the […]
Supreme Court calls for resolution on judges’ appointments in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has urged both the federal and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) governments to collaboratively resolve issues regarding judicial appointments. During a recent hearing, Justice Jamal Mandokhail highlighted the need for government cooperation. He questioned why governments require guidance on such matters. The court is seeking the federal government’s position on the GB government’s […]