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Proposed constitutional amendments challenged in SC

A fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, challenging the proposed constitutional amendments. Advocate Saeem Chaudhry moved the petition, arguing that Article 179, which concerns the retirement age of judges, should be declared a fundamental part of the Constitution. Key Petition Demands Respondents Named The federal government, Speaker, Chairman of the […]Read More

IHC Dismisses Imran Khan’s Petition Against Military Trial

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has disposed of Imran Khan’s petition seeking to prevent a military trial in May 9-related cases. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb passed the order after being informed that the government had not yet decided on the trial. Government’s Stance Additional Attorney General Munawar Iqbal Duggal assured the court that if a […]Read More

Hamid Mir challenges Internet Slowdown and Firewall Installation

Senior journalist Hamid Mir has taken a stand against the internet slowdown and firewall installation in Islamabad, filing a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Protecting Fundamental Rights Hamid Mir petition, filed through his lawyer Imaan Mazari, requests the court to stop the installation of the firewall, which affects citizens’ fundamental rights. It urges […]Read More

“No-Trust” from Bushra Bibi in IHC Chief Justice Farooq

ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI Chief, cast a vote of ‘no-trust’ against Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Thursday. The revelation occurred during a hearing on a plea seeking a private meeting between Bushra Bibi and her incarcerated husband, PTI Chairman, in Adiala Jail. Expressing […]Read More

SC grants petition and schedules hearing for appeal by Musharraf

ISLAMABAD: A petition to file an appeal against the sentence imposed on former President Pervez Musharraf has accepted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC). According to his attorney, the late dictator Musharraf filed the appeal while he was away. Legal provisions allow decisions made by the Special Court to be directly appeal to the […]Read More

SC will hear next week broadsheet petition seeking volume 10

The Supreme Court has fixed for Tuesday (August 22) the Broadsheet LLC’s petition seeking the release of Volume-10 of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report on the Panama Papers leaks case. A two-member bench of the top court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial will take up the plea on August […]Read More

Plea to stop civilian trials in military courts will be

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear the petitions against the civilian trials in military courts today. A 7-member larger bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Umar Atta Bandial will hear the petitions. Also Read: 2023 Hajj rituals: Pilgrims will arrive in Mina today The Supreme Court issued notices to Prime Minister Shehbaz […]Read More

UK Govt rejects petition against King Charles

A petition against the British government’s decision to provide funds for the free paintings of King Charles was rejected earlier this month. On April 2, a petition was started to halt a plan to spend £8 million on giving away free pictures of King Charles. Also Read: At coronation, What should Prince Harry expect from […]Read More

LHC dismisses Sheikh Rasheed’s petition against Mohsin Naqvi

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court’s (LHC) on Monday dismissed a petition, filed by head of Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, challenging the appointment of Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi. In his petition, Rasheed submitted that Mohsin Naqvi’s name was put forth by the present regime on account of his “close […]Read More

PDM intends to petition the court to postpone the general

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government has devised a strategy to defer the general elections and mulled over legal options, citing sources, private news channel reported on Tuesday. The coalition parties held consultations to defer the organisation of general elections in the provinces and the Centre. Sources said that the coalition parties decided to […]Read More