The Supreme Judicial Council has dismissed all five complaints filed against Yahya Afridi, according to decisions made public on Thursday. Read More: SJC reviews 23 matters in meeting chaired by CJP Afridi The complaints were reviewed during a meeting of the council held on May 14 under Article 209 of Pakistan’s Constitution. The council examined a […]
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SC adopts measures to enhance access to justice
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has undertaken a set of coordinated measures to enhance access to justice by combining technology-enabled hearings with improved case management practices, ensuring that judicial services remain efficient, accessible, and uninterrupted. As part of these efforts, the Court is increasingly facilitating lawyers and litigants to appear through video-link from different cities, […]
Supreme Court raises objections to Imran hospital transfer plea
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday raised objections to a plea seeking the transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical treatment, delaying proceedings on the request. Read More: Petition seeking Imran’s transfer to Shifa International filed in SC The application, filed by senior lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa on February 25, […]
Aleema Khan demands justice over Imran Khan’s eye treatment
ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of Imran Khan, has issued a stern ultimatum after a report by Salman Safdar highlighted serious delays in medical treatment for the PTI founder’s deteriorating eye sight. Read More: Visa requests of Imran’s sons ‘pending with interior ministry’ Speaking to the media, Aleema Khan said, “Enough drama has taken place, we want justice,” […]
Opposition to stage sit-in over Imran Khan’s health
ISLAMABAD: Opposition parties have announced a peaceful sit-in outside Parliament House from Friday, intensifying political tensions in the capital over concerns about the health and treatment of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Read More: National Dialogue Committee voices concern over Imran’s health The decision was announced by Mahmood Khan Achakzai, chief of the Tehreek Tahaffuz […]
PTI raises alarm over Imran Khan’s jail medical health report
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has voiced serious concerns over the health of its incarcerated founder, Imran Khan, citing a medical report submitted to the Supreme Court of Pakistan that claims significant loss of vision in his right eye. Read More: Medical board to examine Imran’s right eye after ‘85% vision loss’ The report, submitted by PTI lawyer […]
Pakistan’s supreme court launches revolutionary digital portal
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has launched a new digital Public Portal to make justice more accessible. This portal was developed under the special direction of the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Now live on the Supreme Court’s official website, it acts as an interactive gateway connecting citizens directly to the judiciary. The initiative aims to […]
SC goes live as battle over 26th amendment heats up
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has started live-streaming hearings on petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This marks the first time the apex court has made such proceedings publicly accessible. An eight-member Constitutional Bench, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, is hearing the case. Petitioners demand a full court, arguing the amendment alters the court’s structure […]
Only SJC can probe misconduct allegations against superior court judges, says SC
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed judgment in the intra-court appeal of the Nazar Abbas contempt case. The 11-page verdict was authored by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. The central question before the court was whether contempt of court proceedings could be initiated against judges serving on constitutional or regular committees. The ruling […]
SC acquits convicts in Sindh judge’s son murder
The Supreme Court of Pakistan acquitted the accused in the high-profile murder case of Sindh High Court Judge Khalid Shahani’s son, citing flaws in the investigation and weak prosecution. The decision overturns previous convictions and marks a significant development in the long-running case. Justice Athar Minallah authored a short order that set aside the verdicts […]