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 […]
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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 […]
Only SJC can take action against serving judge: IHC
Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday remarked, during hearing of a contempt plea against Justice Saman Riffat Imtiaz, that only Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) can take action against a serving judge or chief justice. Justice Soomro heard a case, along with objections of registrar office, against suspension of the […]
Tarar orders transparent probe into alleged gang-rape
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has taken serious notice of the alleged gang-rape of a woman inside a well-known shopping mall in the federal capital. The minister has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad to ensure a transparent, fair, and timely investigation in accordance with the law […]
Rawalpindi teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for assaulting student
RAWALPINDI: An Additional Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced a teacher to life imprisonment for assaulting a student, marking a strong precedent against abuse within educational institutions. Judge Afshan Ijaz Sufi announced the verdict, handing down a life sentence to Muhammad Afzal, along with a fine of Rs200,000 and Rs500,000 in compensation to the victim. Read […]