Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput on Saturday took oath as the new chief justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Governor’s House. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori administered the oath to Justice Rajput, who was appointed by President Asif Ali Zardari following his nomination by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan […]
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JCP nominates SHC, BHC CJs in 1st meeting post 27th Amendment
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) elevated Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb to a permanent judge of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday. Presided over by CJP Yahya Afridi, the JCP held its first meeting following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and the establishment of the FCC. The JCP had appointed Justice Aurangzeb as […]
Son of IHC judge sent on physical remand over fatal car accident
The teenage son of Justice Mohammed Asif of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) was remanded into police custody on Tuesday in a case where two young women lost their lives after being hit by a speeding sports utility vehicle (SUV). Judicial magistrate Shaista Khan Kundi issued the remand order on the police’s request. According to […]
IHC seeks Justice Tariq’s degree record from HEC
A division bench of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought record from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) regarding the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri. A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Azam Khan heard the case. The chief justice remarked that records have been sought from HEC without merits of […]
SC judge flags ‘excess of authority’ in reserved seats ruling
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail of the Supreme Court’s now-defunct Constitutional Bench has reaffirmed his decision regarding 39 reserved seats but maintained that the majority ruling, which denied Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed Sunni Ittehad Council candidates 41 other seats, cannot stand. In his 12-page additional note, Justice Mandokhail said the ruling must be reviewed, terming the majority’s intervention […]
Justice Aminuddin appointed CJ of Federal Constitutional Court
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin Khan as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court. President Zardari approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, read a statement. Justice Khan was serving as the head of the now-dissolved constitutional bench. […]
Fight for Climate Justice
When Pakistan lands at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil next week, it will do so with both a burden and a bold new voice. For the first time, Punjab, the country’s largest province, will join as a full participant. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, leading the delegation, brings a portfolio of “Clean Punjab” projects […]
Marriage no bar to women’s employment, rules SC
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that marriage cannot deprive a daughter of her right to employment under her parents’ government service quota. The Court held that a married daughter enjoys the same entitlement as a married son, and any denial of such employment is unconstitutional, unlawful, and contrary to the principles of gender […]
LHC upholds CCP inquiry against car manufacturer
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) ongoing inquiry against a private automobile company, ruling that keeping investigations pending for an extended period violates the principles of justice. Justice Raheel Kamran issued the verdict while hearing a petition filed by the car manufacturer, which had challenged […]
Supreme Court rules: Courts can allow new evidence only for justice
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that appellate courts may permit additional evidence under Section 428 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) only when it is necessary to ensure justice — not as a means to correct flaws in the prosecution’s case or investigation. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, heading a two-judge bench, gave the […]