Lawyers on Thursday agreed to end their weeks-long infighting over the alleged assault of YouTuber Rajab Butt on the City Courts premises in Karachi, marking a de-escalation in an episode that had drawn criticism from senior officials and bar leaders. Both sides pledged to withdraw the criminal cases and complaints lodged before various bar bodies […]
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Iran reiterates firm stance as protests continue
Iran signalled it would not be swayed by external pressure on Monday, maintaining a tough stance against what it called “rioters” while insisting that peaceful protest remains a legitimate right. The position comes as demonstrations triggered by economic hardship continued across several parts of the country. Read More: Iran vows firm action amid protests Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein […]
JCP likely to meet on January 12 to review IHC judges
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is likely to meet on January 12 to consider the confirmation of three additional judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Sources say the meeting will review service records and recommendations already submitted to the commission. The judges under consideration include Justice Mohammad Azam Khan, Justice Mohammad Asif and […]
Lawyers split as partial strike follows IHC judge’s removal
ISLAMABAD: A visible divide among lawyers in the federal capital led to only a partial strike on Friday following the removal of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri. While the Islamabad District Bar Association (DBA) called for a protest, the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) chose not to support the strike. […]
IHC judges challenge transfer of intra-court appeal to Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD – Judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have filed a petition challenging the hearing of their intra-court appeal in the Federal Constitutional Court. The petition, submitted by four IHC judges, seeks that the matter be referred back to the Supreme Court. The judges contended that the transfer of their appeal was based on […]
FCCP opens desk, receives first appeal
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) on Friday received its first-ever appeal against a Sindh High Court ruling, shortly after inaugurating a new Filing and Information Desk at the Islamabad High Court premises. The desk, launched by FCCP Registrar Muhammad Hafeezullah Khan, aims to streamline public access to judicial services and improve case-filing […]
Lawyers rally in Lahore against 27th Amendment, vow weekly protests
LAHORE: The Lahore Bar Association (LBA) on Thursday staged a rally against the 27th Amendment, which created the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), calling it a threat to judicial independence. The protest began at Aiwan-i-Adl and moved toward Charing Cross, where members of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) joined in. Both bar bodies are […]
Supreme Court judges hold tense meeting after 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: Over a dozen Supreme Court judges convened in Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s chambers on Nov 14 to discuss a response to the recently passed 27th Amendment, which curtailed the judiciary’s powers. The meeting came a day after two judges — Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah — resigned in protest, and coincided […]
Sindh establishes constitutional courts through new ordinance
KARACHI: Sindh has formally established constitutional courts in the province through a newly promulgated ordinance, Acting Governor Awais Qadir Shah announced on Tuesday. The law, titled “The Constitutional Benches of Sindh High Court Procedure and Practice Ordinance 2025,” comes into immediate effect. Read More: Constitutional Courts: A Step Toward Judicial Overreach? Under the ordinance, judges […]
Justice Sardar sworn in again as Chief Justice of GB Supreme Court
GILGIT: Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Appellate Court of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for the second time. The oath was administered by GB Governor Syed Mehdi Shah during a ceremony held at the Governor’s House in Gilgit. The event was attended by Chief Judge of the […]