KARACHI: The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Sunday assured the protestors, outside the Supreme Court’s Karachi registry, that he will hear their grievances today, while the protestors include those who were served with eviction notices. After a private visit to Gilgit-Baltistan, CJP resumed public interest hearing in SC’s Karachi registry today. Residents of Karachi’s Martin […]
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Will not accept any government post after retirement, declares CJP
While hearing petitions on Sunday, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar declared that he would not accept any government job offer after retirement. He also added, “One day before retirement, I will request not to offer me any designation.” The CJP also raised the question of him visiting and inspecting hospitals, saying, […]
I have reopened 32 year-old cases: CJP boasts as he vows to hear cases related to water crisis next week
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar on Monday declared that the Supreme Court would begin hearing cases related to the water crisis and to the Kalabagh dam next week, and claimed that he was reopening cases that had been lying dormant for ‘thirty two years’. “I have reopened 32-year-old cases,” the CJP […]
CJP lambasts federal govt for snail-paced progress on Asghar Khan case verdict
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Thursday criticized federal government for its snail-paced progress in Asghar Khan (2012) case. CJP Nisar heading a three-member bench heard the case at Supreme Court’s (SC) Lahore Registry. The bench comprised of Justice Manzoor Ahmed Malik and Justice Gulzar Ahmed. CJP Nisar lambasted over the federal […]
Minor collision rocks CJP’s protocol procession near Balakot
MANSEHRA: Six cars in Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Saqib Nisar’s procession collided amongst themselves near Pakwal Chowk while going to Balakot. The incident occurred when the driver of one of the involved cars suddenly pulled the brakes of his car, which subsequently led to the other cars colliding. The cars involved in the incident […]
CJP cracks down on health care in KP, praises province’s IG
PESHAWAR: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJ) Justice Saqib Nisar resumed hearing cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on issues related to public welfare, and ordered the provincial government to clamp down on all bogus clinics and quacks operating in the province. The CJ also chastised the head of the healthcare commission, saying, “What kind of a […]
“I have come to see PTI’s good governance”, remarks CJP, as he summons CM Khattak to court
PESHAWAR: Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar remarked that he had heard a lot about the PTI government’s ‘good governance’ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and has come to Peshawar to witness it firsthand. The CJP made these claims after he summoned Chief Minister KP Pervez Khattak to court while overseeing hearings on issues of public […]
SC summons record of Ahad Cheema’s salaries, perks
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar summoned the complete record regarding the arrest, perks and privileges of ex-DG Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Ahad Cheema on Saturday. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had arrested Ahad Cheema on February 21 in Ashiana Housing Scheme corruption case. During the hearing, the Chief Justice remarked in relation to the […]
CJP takes notice of Mardan rape, murder case
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar took notice of Mardan rape and murder of 4-year-old minor Asma on Friday. According to sources, CJP took suo moto notice of Asma’s rape and murder while also ordering the Inspector General (IG) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Salahuddin Mehsud to present a report of investigation within 24 […]
SC stops admissions at private medical colleges across Pakistan
LAHORE: Supreme Court (SC) has on Tuesday stopped the admissions at private medical colleges across the country and stated that strong action will be taken against any university found violating the orders, reported Daily Times. Hearing the case on private medical colleges’ high fees, Chief Justice of Pakistan said that if any college was found […]