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9th November, 2012
Govt-judiciary tussle in the air again
The JC had recommended the name of Justice Anwar Kasi for CJ IHC, however, President Zardari rejected the summary.
The JC had recommended the name of Justice Anwar Kasi for CJ IHC, however, President Zardari rejected the summary.
27th October, 2012
Judge says ‘he faced hostile situation’
Justice Afridi has offered to reveal the ‘insider story’ of his ‘un-ceremonial exit’ from the court to the parliamentary committee on judges' appointment.
Justice Afridi has offered to reveal the ‘insider story’ of his ‘un-ceremonial exit’ from the court to the parliamentary committee on judges' appointment.
16th August, 2012
Judiciary’s position parallel to that of executive, legislature: CJ
The chief justice rejected the perception that the judiciary was playing the role of the opposition, DawnNews reported.
The chief justice rejected the perception that the judiciary was playing the role of the opposition, DawnNews reported.
13th July, 2012
Arsalan Iftikhar pleads review of court’s decision
“The attorney general had misinterpreted the court’s verdict and the team formed by the NAB was illegal,” the petition filed by Arsalan stated.
“The attorney general had misinterpreted the court’s verdict and the team formed by the NAB was illegal,” the petition filed by Arsalan stated.
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14th June, 2012
Begging belief and a curious bag
The Dr. Iftikhar case proved that the cat is out of the bag – one by one it has a litter popping up behind it as well and by no means are these cubs ordinary.
The Dr. Iftikhar case proved that the cat is out of the bag – one by one it has a litter popping up behind it as well and by no means are these cubs ordinary.
9th June, 2012
Arsalan Iftikhar submits statement in SC
In his five-page-long written statement submitted today, Arsalan has denied having any association with Riaz, Riaz's daughter and son-in-law.
In his five-page-long written statement submitted today, Arsalan has denied having any association with Riaz, Riaz's daughter and son-in-law.
7th June, 2012
A strange case of conspiracies and conspiracy theories
Dr Iftikhar is not new to the controversies and was previously brought to the limelight in 2007.
Dr Iftikhar is not new to the controversies and was previously brought to the limelight in 2007.
7th June, 2012
CJ quits bench hearing son’s case
The Supreme Court also resumed its hearing of the suo motu notice which was now being heard by a two-judge bench.
The Supreme Court also resumed its hearing of the suo motu notice which was now being heard by a two-judge bench.
6th June, 2012
SC adjourns hearing in case of allegations against CJ’s son
During the hearing, Attorney General Irfan Qadir raised objection to the inclusion of Chief Justice Iftikhar on the bench hearing the case.
During the hearing, Attorney General Irfan Qadir raised objection to the inclusion of Chief Justice Iftikhar on the bench hearing the case.
30th May, 2012
UN rapporteur calls for clear criteria for suo motu action
Gabriela Knaul said lack of a law guiding suo motu use could undermine the practice and may jeopardise pending cases from being timely considered.
Gabriela Knaul said lack of a law guiding suo motu use could undermine the practice and may jeopardise pending cases from being timely considered.
29th May, 2012
Judiciary can’t be left unbridled, says CJ
Justice Chaudhry said independence of the institution was essential for maintaining confidence of the public in the judicial system.
Justice Chaudhry said independence of the institution was essential for maintaining confidence of the public in the judicial system.
24th May, 2012
Balochistan: ‘The toxic air of three years ago is dissipating’
The change, which is most evident in Quetta and beyond too, is mainly attributed to the chief justice of Pakistan.
The change, which is most evident in Quetta and beyond too, is mainly attributed to the chief justice of Pakistan.
19th May, 2012
All must abide by the Constitution, says CJ
The chief justice was presiding over a meeting of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad.
The chief justice was presiding over a meeting of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad.
14th May, 2012
SC directs IG FC, IG Balochistan to submit joint statement
A bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar, heard the case pertaining to the law and order situation in Balochistan.
A bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar, heard the case pertaining to the law and order situation in Balochistan.
30th March, 2012
‘If we can summon PM, then why not Punjab CM’: CJP
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry expressed his displeasure over the progress of the Sonia Naz rape case submitted by the Punjab police…
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry expressed his displeasure over the progress of the Sonia Naz rape case submitted by the Punjab police…
14th February, 2012
Tears of the “missing”
It was an emotion-filled scene for reporters covering the production before the Supreme Court on Monday of the remaining seven of the 11 prisoners who…
It was an emotion-filled scene for reporters covering the production before the Supreme Court on Monday of the remaining seven of the 11 prisoners who…
30th January, 2012
SC gives memo commission two more months to finish work
Headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, a nine-judge Supreme Court bench on Monday resumed the hearing on the petitions of PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and others on the secret memo reportedly sent by then ambassador to US Husain Haqqani to former US joint chiefs of staff Admiral Mike Mullen to pre-empt a military takeover.
Headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, a nine-judge Supreme Court bench on Monday resumed the hearing on the petitions of PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and others on the secret memo reportedly sent by then ambassador to US Husain Haqqani to former US joint chiefs of staff Admiral Mike Mullen to pre-empt a military takeover.
28th November, 2011
CJP constitutes larger bench over ZAB case
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted an-eleven member larger bench to resume hearing from December 12, a presidential reference, regarding revisiting…
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted an-eleven member larger bench to resume hearing from December 12, a presidential reference, regarding revisiting…
13th September, 2011
Country cannot progress unless Karachi is secure: CJ
KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has remarked that Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan and the country could not progress…
KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has remarked that Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan and the country could not progress…
7th August, 2011
PM de-notifies judges after Chief Justice’s decision
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday de-notified the judges of Lahore and Sindh High Courts in pursuance of the decision of Chief…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday de-notified the judges of Lahore and Sindh High Courts in pursuance of the decision of Chief…
