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CJP Khosa says IHC has the mandate to announce its decision without being swayed by top court verdict

Outgoing CJP Khosa convenes full-court on Dec 12 ahead of his Dec 20 retirement

Incoming CJP laments the condition of district courts in the city

Justice Gulzar says civic authority approved multi-storey buildings in Islamabad on directions of politicians

'Who are these people [enemy alien]? Are they Pakistani citizens?'

Incumbent CJP Asif Saeed Khosa to retire on December 20

Silver lining in this whole episode is the departure from the practice that Army Act cannot be called into question

The rule of law is an ideal, but it is an ideal we should be striving for rather than moving away from

The AG’s inability to cite the relevant law for the extension would only be problematic if such a law existed

Third Punjab Women Judges Conference organised by PJA

Ruling party ready to amend current policies to garner opposition support

JUI-F chief says govt lacks mandate to legislate

Army chief’s lawyer says SC ruling a victory of law and democracy

Gen Qamar to stay on as army chief as SC gives govt 6 months to legislate on COAS’ reappointment

PPP leader says court cannot interfere in extension matter

SC gives govt another day to satisfy the bench on Gen Qamar’s reappointment as COAS or else court will give a...

Petitioner requests the court to declare the extension null and void

Justice Khosa says judicial activism of his predecessors has already put executive on its toes

Top court says I8th Amendment doesn’t curtail federal govt’s authority

Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa says no one can be detained for more than three months without a trial

Special court reserves verdict in Musharraf treason case, will announce it on Nov 28

Justice Bandial notes PM Imran’s Monday statement against LHC decision will be examined in legal context

What every govt should realise is that strengthening democratic institutions will protect them

CJP hears the federal and K-P governments' appeal against the PHC's order

Also directs national flag carrier to submit details of its current deficit

Justice Isa’s counsel says only lawmakers are bound by law to disclose details of family members’ assets

Energy committee meets to discuss NESPAK projects, power tariff, other issues

'Appointments are made in a manner of cherry-picking'

Petitioners plead selection of Arshad Shah has caused widespread concern, consternation all across the region

Despite rejection of disqualification plea, Sindh CM’s fate continues to hang in balance

Lawyer argues parliament can’t bypass CII decisions

India's Supreme Court is expected to announce verdict on Babri Masjid land dispute by November 17

Prisons across Pakistan house more prisoners than their sanctioned capacity

Student unions help produce leaders of calibre

Justice Qazi Faez Isa counsel questions Farogh Naseem’s role in filing presidential reference

Apex court may review the practice if petition filed, says Justice Isa

Erdogan plays role in out-of-court settlement

Faizabad order says right of assembly cannot be used to overthrow a 'lawful government' 

The fact of the matter is that placing regular cases before anti-terrorism courts has actually corrupted the courts

SC judge offers to submit sealed affidavit; AGP objects saying apex court cannot record evidence

Justice Isa’s counsel Muneer A Malik objects to 'media trial' against the SC judge

Stays till Nov 13 PHC’s last week order to annul ordinance

Many prominent lawyers approached but all rejected to defend PTI government

Officials of workers' welfare department to take measures for issuing funds to provincial boards

Asks petitioner to move relevant forum; directs govt to expedite formation of WWF

Did not file challenge to 369 SHC decrees against levy imposed to generate funds for mega projects

Say lawyers will find it difficult to attend Oct 28 hearing due to bar election, opposition protest

Rs80 billion worth of corruption detected

Will serve as the top court judge until November 30, 2025

Petitioner challenges high court’s decision to not set up additional benches