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2nd February, 2013
Gilani files review plea in SC against disqualification
In June 2012, the court had declared Gilani disqualified from holding a seat in the parliament from the date of his conviction in a contempt case.
In June 2012, the court had declared Gilani disqualified from holding a seat in the parliament from the date of his conviction in a contempt case.
27th September, 2012
Contempt proceedings to begin after Oct 5, warn judges
Naek assured the court that the draft would be further improved to meet the requirement of paragraph 178 and asked for adjournment till Oct 5.
Naek assured the court that the draft would be further improved to meet the requirement of paragraph 178 and asked for adjournment till Oct 5.
26th July, 2012
Two-week breather for Raja Pervez
The SC suggested to the govt to find a way out of the current impasse between the executive and the judiciary.
The SC suggested to the govt to find a way out of the current impasse between the executive and the judiciary.
25th July, 2012
Govt stance on Swiss letter unchanged
The federal govt filed an application in which it unequivocally stated that it would not write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Zardari.
The federal govt filed an application in which it unequivocally stated that it would not write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Zardari.
13th July, 2012
July 25 D-day for Raja
So far the new prime minister has not yet been asked to appear in person before the court as Yousuf Raza Gilani did thrice.
So far the new prime minister has not yet been asked to appear in person before the court as Yousuf Raza Gilani did thrice.
27th April, 2012
PM’s conviction generates debate on legal issues
Some lawyers claim that the contempt of court ordinance does not exist at all.
Some lawyers claim that the contempt of court ordinance does not exist at all.
16th April, 2012
PM’s contempt hearing adjourned
During the hearing, Aitzaz Ahsan requested the court to delay its decision on the NRO implementation case, DawnNews reported.
During the hearing, Aitzaz Ahsan requested the court to delay its decision on the NRO implementation case, DawnNews reported.
29th March, 2012
Final verdict for NRO implementation case on April 16
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing for the National Reconciliation Order (NRO) implementation case till 16 April, DawnNews reported.
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing for the National Reconciliation Order (NRO) implementation case till 16 April, DawnNews reported.
21st March, 2012
There is no need to worry about political system: Gilani
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said there was no need to worry as political system in the country was stable in the presence of parliament, constitution, an independent judiciary, free media and a vibrant civil society.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said there was no need to worry as political system in the country was stable in the presence of parliament, constitution, an independent judiciary, free media and a vibrant civil society.
11th March, 2012
AG receives SC order on execution of NRO verdict
ISLAMABAD, March 10: The office of Attorney General Maulvi Anwarul Haq on Saturday received the three-page order of the Supreme Court on the implementation of the NRO judgment, which he is supposed to
ISLAMABAD, March 10: The office of Attorney General Maulvi Anwarul Haq on Saturday received the three-page order of the Supreme Court on the implementation of the NRO judgment, which he is supposed to
9th February, 2012
SC adjourns PM’s appeal until tomorrow
The chief justice has directed Aitzaz Ahsan, the prime minister’s counsel, to complete his arguments on Friday (tomorrow).
The chief justice has directed Aitzaz Ahsan, the prime minister’s counsel, to complete his arguments on Friday (tomorrow).
5th February, 2012
Govt wants unanimous passage of 20th Amendment: Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that the government wanted unanimous passage of the 20th Constitutional Amendment and was holding discussions…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that the government wanted unanimous passage of the 20th Constitutional Amendment and was holding discussions…
2nd February, 2012
Will appear before SC again on Feb 13: PM Gilani
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that he respected the Supreme Court’s decision and would appear in court on Feb 13.
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that he respected the Supreme Court’s decision and would appear in court on Feb 13.
2nd February, 2012
SC to indict PM for contempt on Feb 13
The Supreme Court on Thursday summoned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to appear on February 13 to be indicted with contempt over his refusal to pursue corruption cases against the president.
The Supreme Court on Thursday summoned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to appear on February 13 to be indicted with contempt over his refusal to pursue corruption cases against the president.
1st February, 2012
SC adjourns PM contempt case hearing
A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court resumed the hearing of the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday, DawnNews reported.
A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court resumed the hearing of the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday, DawnNews reported.
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19th January, 2012
The ties that bind
As Pakistan continues to untangle its national crises, a key issue playing out in the background is the country’s relationship with the United States, which…
As Pakistan continues to untangle its national crises, a key issue playing out in the background is the country’s relationship with the United States, which…
17th January, 2012
Judicial brinkmanship
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has issued a contempt of court notice to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani due to his inaction on the…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has issued a contempt of court notice to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani due to his inaction on the…
16th January, 2012
Gilani to appear before SC on Jan 19
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will appear before the Supreme Court on Thursday, Jan 19 accompanied by a team of the governments legal experts, DawnNews reported.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will appear before the Supreme Court on Thursday, Jan 19 accompanied by a team of the governments legal experts, DawnNews reported.
11th January, 2012
NA session on Thursday to discuss crisis
Coalition partners went into an emergency meeting on Tuesday night to review the situation arising out of the Supreme Court's ruling in the NRO implementation case and decided to convene a session of the National Assembly on Thursday evening to chalk out a future course of action.
Coalition partners went into an emergency meeting on Tuesday night to review the situation arising out of the Supreme Court's ruling in the NRO implementation case and decided to convene a session of the National Assembly on Thursday evening to chalk out a future course of action.
10th January, 2012
Mad Hatter’s party
There is, after all, an all-round consensus on having no consensus on any given important issue. There is none between the army and the government;…
There is, after all, an all-round consensus on having no consensus on any given important issue. There is none between the army and the government;…
