CJP fails to find ‘Naya Pakistan’ in KP
Justice Nisar puts KP CM Khattak on the matt, asks him why there has been no improvement in province Rejects Khattak’s explanations, says he was aware of ‘Peshawar being cleaned up just…
Sharifs free to speak, SC says
Top court says newspapers ‘wrongly reported’ that a ban has been imposed on airing of speeches by deposed PM and his daughter Upholds LHC order, says it does not violate fundamental rights…
Sindh home minister requests slain singer’s family to not forgive killers: report
HYDERABAD: Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal has assured that those responsible for singer Samina Sindhu’s killing will be lawfully punished and the minister requested the family not to reach an agreement…
SC gives ATC two weeks to conclude Model Town massacre trial
Directs inclusion of Justice Najafi’s report in trial proceedings which will now be held on daily basis CJP asks prosecutor if there is any order regarding summoning of Nawaz Sharif and other political figures…
CJP says wants to finish what he started
–Nisar says he wants to give maximum relief to the people before retiring ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Friday stated that he wishes to finish the cases that he…
NADRA to brief lawmakers on expat voting software on 12th
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday has scheduled for April 12, a presentation wherein National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) officials will be giving a briefing to parliamentarians and other concerned parties about…
CJP summons PIA MD with 10-year audit record
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar has summoned the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) managing director (MD) along with the 10-year audit report of the PIA on April 12. According to a…
CJP warns of initiating contempt proceedings against ex-ETPB chief
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar warned on Thursday Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Siddiqul Farooq of initiating contempt proceedings against the former Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) chairman. Hearing the…
SC halts extension of Sheikh Zayed Hospital chairman’s tenure
CJP directs Punjab govt to appoint new head LAHORE: The Supreme Court on Wednesday halted the extension of Sheikh Zayed Hospital Chairman Farid Khan’s tenure by the Punjab government, directing the government…
CJP sees no harm in posing for photo with air hostesses
ISLAMABAD: Advocate Naeem Bukhari on Tuesday voiced his concern over a recent photograph of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar with a few air hostesses, currently going viral on the…
CJP takes notice of ‘mala fide’ proposed extension of SZMC chairman
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar Monday took notice of the alleged illegal appointment and “mala fide” proposed extension of the Sheikh Zayed Medical College (SZMC) chairman. The notice was…
Executive’s failure ‘compelled’ judiciary to intervene, says CJP
–Chief Justice Nisar says judges forced to interfere in executive’s domain due to lack of govt’s performance and discomfort to people KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar remarked on…
CJP asks for recommendations on resolving Rawal Lake pollution
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) ordered the authorities concerned to submit by next Tuesday recommendations on resolving the issues of Rawal Lake, while issuing notices to owners of 11 properties bought on…
Bring down prescription costs, SC orders hospitals
CJP says low-cost prescriptions’ information to be featured in newspapers ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar ordered on Tuesday that the prescription costs should be brought down. The CJP…
‘Judicial martial law’ will be unconstitutional, says CJP
Chief Justice Nisar says anything considered above constitution will not be tolerated Says judiciary will not let anyone derail democracy in Pakistan LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar said on…
CJP unimpressed with govt’s effort in curtailing flow of capital from Pakistan
SC appoints two chartered accountants as amicus curiae in Pakistanis’ foreign bank accounts case ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s efforts in curtailing the flow of…
CJP forms larger bench to revisit SC’s judgement halting PSM’s privatisation
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday formed a nine-member larger bench to revisit an earlier decision of the Supreme Court which halted the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM)…