LAHORE: The Lahore Bar Association (LBA) on Thursday staged a rally against the 27th Amendment, which created the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), calling it a threat to judicial independence. The protest began at Aiwan-i-Adl and moved toward Charing Cross, where members of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) joined in. Both bar bodies are […]
Judiciary
Supreme Court judges hold tense meeting after 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: Over a dozen Supreme Court judges convened in Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s chambers on Nov 14 to discuss a response to the recently passed 27th Amendment, which curtailed the judiciary’s powers. The meeting came a day after two judges — Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah — resigned in protest, and coincided […]
Sindh establishes constitutional courts through new ordinance
KARACHI: Sindh has formally established constitutional courts in the province through a newly promulgated ordinance, Acting Governor Awais Qadir Shah announced on Tuesday. The law, titled “The Constitutional Benches of Sindh High Court Procedure and Practice Ordinance 2025,” comes into immediate effect. Read More: Constitutional Courts: A Step Toward Judicial Overreach? Under the ordinance, judges […]
Justice Sardar sworn in again as Chief Justice of GB Supreme Court
GILGIT: Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Appellate Court of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for the second time. The oath was administered by GB Governor Syed Mehdi Shah during a ceremony held at the Governor’s House in Gilgit. The event was attended by Chief Judge of the […]
Court urges Sindh govt to set up special courts for mining offences
KARACHI: A sessions court has advised the Sindh government to expedite the establishment of special courts under the Sindh Mines and Minerals Governance Act (SMMGA), 2021, to ensure smooth implementation of the law and timely handling of mining-related cases. The recommendation came from Additional District and Sessions Judge (Malir) Liaqat Ali Khoso while allowing a […]
Parliament resumes debate on 27th constitutional amendment
The standing committees on law and justice of both the National Assembly and Senate convened a joint session on Sunday to continue deliberations on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment bill. The bill, tabled in the Senate on Saturday after federal cabinet approval, proposes the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), reforms in the appointment […]
Supreme Court questions proposed constitutional court
ISLAMABAD: Even before the 27th Constitutional Amendment has been formally unveiled, its effects are already rippling through Pakistan’s judicial corridors. On Friday, the proposed amendment came under challenge in the Supreme Court, while a wave of administrative activity hinted at preparations for the establishment of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) — a key element said […]
Punjab Assembly backs 27th Constitutional Amendment
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution expressing full support for the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The resolution was moved by PML-N MPA Hina Pervaiz Butt. The resolution described the amendment as a crucial step toward institutional stability and transparency, emphasizing the need to grant constitutional protection to local governments to prevent arbitrary dissolution […]
SJC’s new code limits judges’ public speech to safeguard impartiality
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has amended the code of conduct for Supreme Court and high court judges, introducing new restrictions on their freedom of speech and public engagement. The SJC, which derives its authority from Article 211(8) of the Constitution, stated that the amendments are intended to preserve judicial integrity and public […]
Sohail Leghari appointed Supreme Court Registrar in key administrative changes
ISLAMABAD – Sohail Muhammad Leghari has been appointed as the new Registrar of the Supreme Court, part of a series of important administrative appointments, officials confirmed. Leghari, a Grade-22 officer from the Sindh judiciary, is currently serving as Secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council. He has previously held the position of Registrar at the Sindh […]