Pakistan and Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase judicial cooperation. The MoU was signed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi and President of the Turkish Constitutional Court, Kadir Ozkaya, at a ceremony in Islamabad on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Justice of Pakistan said the MoU marks a […]
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Firing at Charsadda Judicial Complex leaves one dead
One person was killed in an incident of firing at the Judicial Complex in Charsadda, police said. The police identified the deceased as Aizaz, while arresting the suspect, Akif from the scene. The accused was later shifted to Charsadda City Police Station for further investigation. Police said the incident arose from a previous enmity between […]
Judicial directives can’t be altered on basis of alleged verbal consensus: SC
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed more than 60 review petitions filed in a case concerning the casting vote of the Chairperson of the Competition Commission, holding that written judicial directions cannot be altered on the basis of any alleged oral consensus and that the power of review is of a limited nature. According […]
Sindh forms judicial commission after deadly Gul Plaza fire
On the directives of Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, a significant development has taken place in the Gul Plaza fire incident, as a formal notification has been issued for a transparent and comprehensive inquiry into the tragedy. Honorable Judge of the Sindh High Court, Justice Agha Faisal, has been appointed to head the Inquiry Commission […]
Senate demands judicial probe into Islamabad bombing
The Senate on Monday unanimously adopted a condolence and condemnation resolution over a suicide attack at an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, calling for a judicial inquiry to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. “This House demands the government and the relevant institutions to immediately establish a judicial commission for a transparent, comprehensive […]
CJP consults bars on judicial reforms, citizen-centric justice
Chief Justice of Pakistan engaged with delegations from the District Bar Associations of Mansehra and Kohat on Thursday as part of an ongoing stakeholder consultation process aimed at advancing judicial reforms and improving access to justice. During the meeting at the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Chief Justice discussed reform initiatives focused on citizen-centric justice […]
Court sends Imaan Mazari, spouse to jail on judicial remand
Hours after the arrest of activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha on Friday, the couple was sent to jail on judicial remand by an anti-terrorism court. The development came in a case registered against the two for protesting outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and allegedly manhandling the IHC […]
Judicial facilities must reach every citizen, especially in remote districts, says CJP
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, in his capacity as Chairman of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), chaired a high-level meeting in Peshawar to review and accelerate initiatives aimed at strengthening judicial infrastructure and improving public facilitation in underserved and remote districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a press note released here Friday […]
12 Sent to Jail in Sindhi Culture Day Riot Case
Twelve suspects were sent to jail on Tuesday in the Sindhi Culture Day riot case. A judicial magistrate ordered their judicial remand after a sessions court overturned an earlier extension in police custody. The case involves a rally on Sharea Faisal that turned violent on Dec 7. The police said the suspects violated a ban […]
Rana Sanaullah sent to jail for 14 days on judicial remand
PML-N Punjab president MNA Rana Sanaullah Khan was sent to jail on Tuesday on 14-day judicial remand by a district court in Lahore. This update is followed by an earlier arrest of Rana Sanaullah by Anti Narcotics Force (ANF). In the hearing of the case today, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) requested for a remand for […]