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Politicians vent ‘guarded’ reservations on SC order
No-one calls it totally ‘flawed’ but some describe it as ‘self-serving and incomplete’.
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Pakistan’s dialogic turn
A dialogic approach to constitutional interpretation is a departure from previous practices but suited for the times.
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Judicial appointments, again
The Supreme Court’s short order is somewhat enigmatic as it raises more questions than it answers.
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Media watch: SC's verdict
Media talks about the supreme court's verdict on the 18th amendment and its implications for the government.
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SBP told to send fresh notices to loan beneficiaries
CJP remarked that this money belonged to the nation and loan defaulters would be pursued
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Parliament must seize the day
SC's verdict surprises many as the court does not lightly appeal to anyone's collective sense of wisdom.
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New questions, new complications
Legal, constitutional and political questions may arise when parliament starts proceedings to implement SC's order.
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Parliament urged to review Article 175(A)
While announcing the 18th amendment verdict, SC orders Article 175-A to be sent back to the parliament.
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Returned to sender
Some jurists thought the ‘unanimous’ amendment was too strong for the Court to overturn.
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Raza Rabbani summons CRC meeting on Nov 1
Constitutional Reforms Committee meeting will discuss SC's verdict on the 18th amendment.
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18th amendment verdict today
Most petitioners challenged procedure of judges' appointment.
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State Bank unveils 50 defaulters
Chief Justice says defaulters will be put on exit control list.
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Inquiry report blames top guns
Inquiry report into police-lawyers clash at Aiwan-e-Adl says LHC CJ, Punjab CM and chief secretary behind scuffle.
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Judges appointment to take limelight
Appointment of superior court judges next month is expected to be another ‘litmus test’ of govt-judiciary...
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SCBA bans Babar Awan’s entry into bar rooms
SCBA announces banning Awan’s entry into bar rooms and returns the Rs1 million cheque he had given to the association.
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Fate of 18th amendment to be decided tomorrow
Supreme Court is set to announce its much-awaited verdict on Thursday.
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Supreme Court verdict to be announced on Thursday
The court has reportedly already finalised the verdict on certain petitions challenging clauses of 18th amendment.
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Media watch: The premier's address
Various media organisations derive different messages from the prime ministers speech on Sunday.
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Lawyer seeks court action against continued power outages
Lawyer files petition in LHC against Punjab power management and supply authorities.
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SCBA president returns cheque worth Rs1 million
The cheque had been handed to the SCBA president by Babar Awan for the welfare of the bar body's employees
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SC quashes impression of war with govt
Hearing adjourned till the inquiry committee submits final report in court regarding the authenticity of the news.
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The ugly truth
The ugly truth is that most of the personalities in this battle have little credibility and even less integrity.
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Good sense
The necessities of state demand that all institutions work together harmoniously, with the poise expected of them.
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Lahore lawyers hold key to SCBA polls
October 27 battle to have a bearing on current judiciary-executive row.
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Isloo slapstick
One would have thought a judge hearing this “story” on the idiot box would shrug it off as poor journalism.
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PM says he never threatened judiciary
Gilani calls SC’s decision to favour a ‘rumour’ over his denial an insult, demands respect for his office.
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KBA warns govt against any judicial misadventure
KBA says language used by two federal ministers against judiciary clear indication of a deep-rooted conspiracy.
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Top media bosses to appear in SC
Media bosses, Chairman Pemra and AG to appear before full bench regarding rumors of withdrawal of judges restoration.
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Excuse me, but we are sharks
We are at a serious risk of being mistaken for sharks that begin to feed upon themselves when driven by bloodlust.
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Political deterrence
If the establishment feels it has greater power to push Zardari out it better think carefully.
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Succumbing to a war of nerves
There has been a natural atrophy of the trend of “judicial activism” that began in India and was followed by Pakistan.
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LHC sacks three judges
The LHC administration committee dismisses two civil judges and one additional sessions judge on corruption charges.
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Media watch: Judiciary, government and media
Media looks at the series of events that took place Thursday night at the Supreme Court.
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MQM chief urges government to respect judiciary
Altaf Hussain urges govt and judiciary to “respect and protect each other”.
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LHC adjourns hearing till October 22
Petitioner argues that Hussain’s appointment was made in violation of Supreme Court’s order on the NRO.
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Anxious moments in the SC
"We have information that the media reports are true. We have enough material to prove it," says CJ.
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Govt files notification of Malik’s presidential pardon
Petitioner says instead of filing an appeal against the sentence in the Supreme Court, Malik approached the president.
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Govt warns SC against overstepping mandate
Law minister tells judiciary to 'calm down'; PM to address nation to clarify position.
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Govt cannot undo restoration order: SC
Judges demand clear-cut policy statement by Monday, inquiry into source of rumours.
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High noon
The government, the judges, the media and everyone involved must play due role in ensuring the stormy sea is calmed.
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How it all unfolded
President and prime minister jump to dispel rumours, calling them baseless and attempts to malign the government.
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Pre-emptive strike
SC addresses rumours of executive seeking to pull plug on judiciary, says judges reinstatement settled.
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Latif Khosa, back in black
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of the NRO review case till the first week of November.