Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Friday expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his security guard, who lost their lives in a terrorist attack while performing official duties in Mastung. He described the incident as a tragic loss for the judiciary and extended heartfelt […]
Pakistan judiciary
LHC upholds death sentences in motorway gang rape case
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued its detailed verdict upholding the death sentences awarded to the two convicts in the high-profile motorway gang rape case, dismissing their appeals against the punishment. Read More: LHC upholds death sentences in motorway gang–rape case The 17-page judgment, authored by a two-member bench headed by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, emphasised that […]
Judicial Commission approves 10 additional judges for Lahore High Court
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of 10 additional judges to the Lahore High Court (LHC) following a meeting chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi. Read More: JCP makes 11 additional judges of LHC permanent According to sources, the Judicial Commission considered a total of 24 candidates for appointment as […]
Supreme Court reserves verdict on NAB amendments case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reserved its verdict in the case concerning amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws, with detailed arguments focusing on the court’s jurisdiction to hear bail matters in corruption references. Read More: SC adjourns hearing on NAB jurisdiction case till July 16 The hearing concluded after lawyers debated whether the Supreme Court could […]
Supreme Court eliminates years-old pending cases
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has announced that it has cleared an 11-year backlog of death penalty appeals and a 17-year backlog of post-arrest bail cases, marking a major milestone in judicial reforms. The court said the progress followed the effective implementation of a policy prioritizing long-pending cases. The reforms have also reduced the average time required […]
Constitutional Court overturns Monal Restaurant demolition order
The Federal Constitutional Court has set aside the decision ordering the demolition of the Monal Restaurant in Islamabad’s Pir Sohawa area, marking a significant development in the long-running legal dispute over the property. Read More: Constitutional court overturns Nasla Tower demolition orders The court accepted appeals filed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Metropolitan […]
Constitutional Court announces summer vacation schedule
The Federal Constitutional Court has announced its summer vacation schedule for officers and employees after receiving approval from the Chief Justice. The leave has been arranged in two phases to ensure that judicial and administrative work continues without disruption during the holiday period. Read More: Supreme court announces summer vacations for 2026 According to the official schedule, officers […]
Supreme Court upholds life terms in parents’ murder case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld two life imprisonment sentences awarded to a man convicted of murdering his parents in a case that shocked the country due to its brutality and motive. In a detailed judgment authored by Justice Hashim Khan Kakar, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Taimoor Sattar and ruled […]
Supreme Court of Pakistan approves 100% hike in utility allowance
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved a 100 per cent increase in the utility allowance for its employees, in a decision aimed at providing financial relief to staff amid rising utility costs. According to official details, the approval was granted by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, and the revised allowance structure will […]
Shariat Court upholds women inheritance rights
Pakistan’s Federal Shariat Court has delivered a landmark judgment reaffirming that women cannot be deprived of their lawful share in inheritance under any circumstance, declaring that such rights are protected by both Islamic teachings and the Constitution. The ruling was issued in a case brought by Bibi Amna from Balochistan, who challenged her brothers after […]