The federal government has defended the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) decision to transfer three judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), rejecting criticism that the move undermines judicial independence. Read More: JCP approves transfer of three IHC judges Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said the transfers were “not a punishment” […]
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KP CM Sohail Afridi urges lawyers to defend judicial independence
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday called on lawyers in Islamabad to defend the judicial independence, highlighting the role of the legal community in upholding constitutional supremacy. Afridi made the remarks while addressing members of the Islamabad Bar Association during an event aimed at rallying support for the PTI’s ongoing street movement. “If […]
Lawyers stage strike in Karachi and Hyderabad over 27th Amendment
KARACHI: The legal fraternity in Karachi and Hyderabad observed a full-day strike on Friday, boycotting judicial proceedings in protest against the passage of the 27th Amendment and to show solidarity with retired Supreme Court justices Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who resigned on principle to uphold judicial independence. Read More: Strike observed by lawyers at civil […]