Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Saturday regretted that the justice system is ‘unfortunately’ not among government’s priorities and the parliament seems to be dragging its feet on acting swiftly to address imbalances and deficiencies in the judiciary. “Provision of justice is not just the judiciary’s job, the legislature has to do its part as […]
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State has failed to provide free education, remarks CJP
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Asif Saeed Khosa reflected on Tuesday that the state has failed to provide free education and compels its citizen to send children to private institutes. Hearing a case on an increase in school fees, the chief justice said that there are appeals on the decisions given by Lahore and Sindh […]
CJP urges lawyers to strive for excellence
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa on Saturday stressed on lawyers to better their role in society thereby excelling in history, mathematics and literature, so that others could not point fingers at them. He emphasised on lawyers’ role for collective interest of society rather than for one’s own interest Addressing students at the […]
PIA fires over 50 employees for holding fake degrees
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Saturday has fired over 50 employees for holding fake degrees. The national carrier in its statement said that the authority has fired the employees on the instruction of Supreme Court for holding fake degree. According to the PIA statement 3 pilots and 50 crew staff members have been fired […]
CJP discharged from hospital as health improves
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 […]
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 […]
DPO Pakpattan case: CJP slams CM Buzdar over ‘arrogant’ response
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Monday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar for lack of seriousness regarding the DPO Pakpattan transfer case. During case hearing, CJP remarked that instead of being ashamed of his acts, CM Buzdar was showing ‘arrogance’ and taking the issue lightly. “CM Buzdar is taking the […]
VIDEO: CJP slams private hospital administration for over-charging
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar lambasted administration of a private hospital for over-charging families of patients for medical services. In a video that has gone viral on the social media, Justice Nisar can be seen slamming owner of a private hospital. “Why are you charging over Rs0.2 million for stent implants when we […]
SC reserves verdict in dual-nationality case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday reserved verdict in suo moto case regarding dual-nationality of judges and government officials. A three-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar, also consisting of Justice Umar Atta Bandial and Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan, conducted hearing of the dual-nationality case. During the hearing, the CJP remarked: […]
CJP orders chemical examination of mineral water samples
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Saqib Nisar has ordered chemical examination of water samples taken from mineral water companies. A Supreme Court two-judge bench chaired by CJP Saqib Nisar issued these orders while hearing a suo motu notice regarding the sale of drinking water. The bench also rejected the request of the companies […]