RAWALPINDI: The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar was discharged from Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology on Monday after a day-long stay due to cardiac issues. Justice Nisar was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after check-up revealed one of his artery was blocked. Angioplasty was performed by doctors to open one of the blocked […]
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CJP in stable condition after undergoing angioplasty at RIC
RAWALPINDI: The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Sunday underwent angioplasty and was admitted to Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology. Justice Nisar was brought to the hospital in tight security. RIC head Major General (retd) Athar Kiyani carried out the check-up in which it was revealed that one of the CJP’s artery was […]
CJP warns to initiate high treason cases against dam critics
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar on Saturday warned the ‘enemies’ of dams saying that high treason cases will be initiated against them if they do not halt their opposition. Justice Nisar made these remarks while hearing a suo moto case against mineral water companies in the Supreme Court’s Lahore registry. “High treason […]
Sharjeel Memon shifted to central jail after CJP finds alcohol, drugs in his hospital room
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sharjeel Memon was shifted to central jail on Saturday after alcohol, drugs and cigarette packets were found from his hospital room. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar paid a surprise visit to Sharjeel Memon‘s hospital room where he found bottles of alcohol, drugs and cigarette packets. CJP Nisar […]
Won’t allow delay in elections: CJP
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Friday said that he would not allow any sort of delay in the general elections 2018 and no one should be mistaken about it. “General elections will be held on July 25 and we will not allow any delay no matter what,” Justice Nisar said while […]
CJP orders removal of unnecessary checkposts in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Wednesday ordered the authorities to remove all unnecessary security checkposts in Peshawar. While hearing a petition filed against unnecessary checkposts and closure of routes, CJP ordered to open all closed routes, while he also directed the authorities to remove all unnecessary checkposts within 48 hours. […]
CJP has taken over govt responsibilities, says Nawaz
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar has taken over the government’s job by issuing suo moto notices. “CJP has taken control of government’s responsibilities with his suo moto actions. He should rather focus on his own responsibility and that is to serve justice […]
Justice Nisar donates organs to SIUT
KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar on Saturday announced to donate his organs to Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant after his demise. Justice Nisar was on a visit to SIUT in Karachi and was received by Dr Adeeb Rizvi upon his arrival. He was also briefed about various departments of the hospital. […]
SC halts ECP from issuing notification to newly elected senators with dual nationality
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court on Monday ordered Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to halt victory notification of four newly elected senators for allegedly having dual nationality. Chief Justice Saqib Nisar noted that the victorious candidates holding dual nationalities were elected in the recent elections of the Upper House. While hearing another case of dual citizenship, CJP […]
Twitter reacts to Nawaz’s ouster from PML-N presidentship
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday announced verdict in Election Act 2017 case, declaring former prime minister Nawaz Sharif ineligible for holding Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) presidentship and other public offices. Announcing its decision, the SC elaborated that a person disqualified under Article 62, 63 of the Constitution cannot hold party office. As a result […]