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Are people against Justice Ayesha’s elevation for independence of judiciary or nurturing their deep-rooted misogyny

SC says ‘mere allegations or suspicion’ aren’t sufficient

Petition seeks adjudication on matters such as the extent of due process rights of affected parties

Apex court sends notices to federal and Punjab govts

AGP to file review plea challenging judgment on PPP-era law

Analogical reasoning may dictate that suo motu must not be exercised by the Chief Justice alone, but the SC as a whole

Justice Gulzar says ready to talk with bars to chalk out objective criteria for judges' appointment

Pendency of cases increased by over 8,000 in outgoing year

Attorney general said that SHC relied on decision of apex court regarding PIA

Four JCP members oppose, as many support the move

Will hold meeting on Sept 9 to consider elevation of LHC judge Justice Ayesha Malik to the SC

In past two years, top court passed verdicts that adversely affect them

Petition states that SC judgment gave ‘narrow and restrictive’ meaning to the term

Acting CJ orders ensuring transparency, honesty in every sector, ‘not just railways’

Judge is under consideration to fill seat that will fall vacant after retirement of Justice Mushir Alam

Top court also extends bail of accused for two weeks

Parliamentary body approves constitutional amendments to judges’ appointment

Larger bench’s order this week says CJ is sole authority to invoke suo motu jurisdiction

Court will examine grievances of applicants on touchstone of Article 184(3)

Acting CJP urges state to take concrete steps to resolve it, asks for country to 'not be turned into Guantanamo Bay'

Larger SC bench recalls order against media persons

Defence ministry had approached the top court over Rahim's release by LHC

The bench will be headed by Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Atta Bandial

Justice Isa administers oath to acting chief justice in a simple ceremony attended by senior lawyers, other officials

Apex court also serves notices to PEMRA, interior and information ministries among others

Top court orders immediate halt to benefits to reinstated workers

Judgment orders immediate halt to benefits to reinstated employees

SC judge served on superior courts for over 22 years

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar administers oath to elevated SHC judge

Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed will administer oath to Justice Mazhar.

Law ministry to issue notification about SHC chief justice elevation to SC despite his refusal

PPP votes in favour of decision. PML-N members oppose it

PPP endorses the move while PML-N opposes promotion of Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar

A number of council members believe Sindh CJ’s consent is not necessary

For second time in a row, JCP decides the matter with a vote of 5 to 4

Law ministry writes to LHC Chief Justice, questions transfer of judges in Punjab.

Justice Afghan sworn in as BHC chief justice

Order related to reinstatement of local bodies, pending contempt of court petitions.

CJP chides police, bureaucracy for failing to take timely action

Mob, outraged by granting of bail to child who allegedly urinated at a seminary, smash idols

Resolution states ‘seniority principle’ should be adhered to in all appointments to SC

Lawyer tells IHC no officer of Senate was subject to court jurisdiction

Lawyers’ premier body PBC to hold a meeting to deliberate upon the matter

Media reports regarding Supreme Court judge being shifted to ventilator are incorrect, sources say

SC says accused cannot approach SC for bail if he earlier withdraws a bail petition from a high court

Both groups in body oppose appointing SHC junior judge to SC

Jawad Paul, a BS-21 officer, was deputed to apex court for three years

For first time in history, four commission members oppose elevation of a judge

Deputations a source of resentment among permanent employees, who believe they were ignored during promotions

Says no govt servant can stay on job if he breaches trust reposed in him