Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan pledged Friday to uphold the Constitution with “transparency, independence, and integrity,” declaring the protection of fundamental rights the court’s top priority. In his first public message since assuming office, Justice Aminuddin Khan described the FCC’s creation as “a significant milestone in our national constitutional journey” that renews Pakistan’s […]
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Justice Aminuddin sworn in to head seven-member Constitutional Court
Justice Aminuddin Khan on Friday was sworn in as the first chief justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) after the 27th Amendment was enacted into law a day on Thursday. COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir and CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza were also present for the ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in […]
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, […]
Government shortlists judges for proposed Federal Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD: As the 27th Constitutional Amendment progresses through parliament, the government has begun restructuring the superior judiciary by shortlisting seven judges for appointment to the proposed Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). The new court is intended to handle constitutional interpretation and intergovernmental disputes, easing the workload of the Supreme Court. Official sources said Justice Aminuddin Khan, […]
SC observes Sunni ittehad council not eligible for reserved seats
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Monday questioned the legitimacy of awarding reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), noting that the party neither contested the 2024 general elections nor holds any parliamentary presence. The live-streamed hearing was headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan and included 11 judges. Justice Musarrat Hilali raised critical […]
No more tax relief: Supreme court reinstates sales tax in ex-FATA, PATA
In a key legal development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has suspended the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) verdict that had nullified the application of the Sales Tax Amendment Act in the former FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) and PATA (Provincially Administered Tribal Areas). The Act is now temporarily reinstated following the top court’s ruling. A […]
Pakistan Supreme court reserves decision on civilian military trials
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has reserved its verdict. The court is considering appeals against trying civilians in military courts. This includes those accused in the May 9, 2023 protests. A six-member constitutional bench heard arguments. Justice Aminuddin Khan led the bench. They heard 38 appeals. These appeals came from governments and a forum in Balochistan. A […]
Supreme court declares no arrests without FIRs or magistrate orders
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has made a clear statement: no one can be arrested without a First Information Report (FIR). Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail emphasized that detentions also require a magistrate’s order. He shared these views while hearing appeals related to civilian trials in military courts. A seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin […]
Supreme court questions distribution of super tax funds to provinces
The Supreme Court of Pakistan raised important questions about the distribution of super tax funds during a recent hearing. A five-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, examined whether the federal government has the authority to allocate these funds to provinces. This discussion focused on the legality of the super tax and its distribution. […]
Justice Mandokhail Highlights Weak Enforcement of Child Abduction Laws
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail of the Supreme Court of Pakistan raised concerns about the enforcement of child abduction laws. During a hearing on a suo motu case, he noted that while laws exist, they are not being enforced properly. His comments came as the court looked into the serious issue of child abductions happening across […]