The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has ruled that no parallel appeal can be filed before it against a final judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. According to the written detailed judgment approved for reporting, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and Justice Ali Baqar Najafi dismissed a review petition filed […]
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SC declares Khushal Kakar returned candidate in NA-251
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared Khushal Khan Kakar the returned candidate in the key NA-251 case related to the general elections and directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to issue his official notification of success. A three-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed, and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Shakeel […]
SC disposes of appeal against re-polling in Qasim Suri’s constituency
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday disposed of an appeal filed against re-elections in the constituency of former Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri after a request was made to withdraw the petition. A three-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed heard the case. During the proceedings, senior counsel Naeem Bukhari appeared on behalf of Qasim […]
Trump imposes new tariffs after SC upends his global levies
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he is raising the worldwide tariffs on goods entering the United States from 10 per cent to 15pc “effective immediately,” a day after the Supreme Court largely struck down his sweeping duties. Trump had immediately announced a 10pc across-the-board tariff on Friday after the court’s decision, which found […]
Trump set to visit China amid trade tensions after Supreme Court tariff ruling
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2 for high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, a trip aimed at reinforcing the trade relationship between the world’s two largest economies. The announcement came shortly before the US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, including some targeting Chinese […]
SC stays trial of PM’s Rs 10bn defamation suit against Imran
The Supreme Court (SC) stayed on Friday a trial by the court of an additional district judge in Lahore in a Rs 10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against PTI founder Imran Khan. In his suit filed in 2017, PM Shehbaz said Imran levelled baseless allegations against him. He sought a […]
SC dismisses federal govt’s time-barred appeal in service matter
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed an appeal filed by the federal government in a service matter, declaring it time-barred. The Court also rejected the government’s request for condonation of delay. Justice Ayesha Malik, in a written judgment, held that the government is entitled to the same protocol in court as an ordinary citizen. […]
SC hears appeals in notorious Chhotu Gang case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday heard appeals filed by the convicted members of the notorious Chhotu Gang, including its leader Ghulam Rasool, against their sentences. A two-member bench headed by Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmad Khan conducted the hearing. During the proceedings, Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmad Khan observed that a two-member bench could not […]
SC rejects distinction between ‘new Muslim’ and ‘Muslim’
The Supreme Court has held that Islam recognizes no distinction between a “new Muslim” and a “Muslim,” declaring that referring to a convert with a separate label is neither permissible under Shariah nor acceptable under the Constitution. According to the detailed judgment, a three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar ruled that once […]
SC grants post-arrest bail to Sohrab Barkat
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat, ordering his release upon submission of surety bonds worth Rs200,000. Barkat had been booked under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA), and was in judicial custody at Kot Lakhpat Jail. The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice […]