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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicChief Justice of Pakistan

Topic: Chief Justice of Pakistan

Pakistan’s new Chief Justice has a ‘spotless career’. His appointment is still controversial

The legal fraternity and the opposition in Pakistan are not against new Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. They object to the constitutional amendment that caused his appointment.

Pakistan’s 26th Constitutional Amendment bill has sparked a political storm. What it proposes

Controversial bill, now approved by the cabinet, intends to make sweeping changes to Pakistan’s judicial system. The PPP-led coalition govt struggling to find broad political consensus.

Pakistan’s constitution bill can ‘abolish the Supreme Court’. Lawyers call it devil’s work

Pakistan's proposed amendments seek to overturn Supreme Court's May 2022 ruling that required legislators to stick to party lines when voting.

‘Autonomy of judges can’t be compromised,’ says Chief Justice of Pakistan

The statement by Qazi Faez Isa comes amid allegations by Islamabad High Court judges of interference by intelligence agencies in judicial processes.

PM Sharif, CJ Isa to discuss ISI’s judicial interference in Pakistan

According to reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hold a meeting with Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa at 2 pm on the premises of the Supreme Court today.

Judge slated to be next Pakistan Chief Justice resigns, was part of bench that disqualified Sharif as PM

Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, who was to take over as CJP in October, tendered his resignation Thursday. On Tuesday, Supreme Court judge Sayyed Mazhar Ali Akbar Naqvi had resigned.

‘Court is up to no good’: Why experts doubt Pakistan SC can resolve constitutional crisis

In Pakistan, experts see a familiar pattern of parliamentary matters ending up with the judiciary — which in the past has invoked 'doctrine of necessity' to rubber-stamp coups.

Pakistan film producers will approach Imran Khan for ban on Indian movies

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Supreme Court Chief Justice says he would have been a clerk if there were no Pakistan; and former...

How to build a dam in Pakistan, led by chief justice, army, Imran Khan and some TV anchors

Chief justice Nisar draws flak for prioritising dams and water scarcity at a time when more than 40,000 cases are pending in Pakistan Supreme Court.

What is this democracy Pakistan keeps referring to?

As a consequence of continuous appeasement of military in Pakistan, the current ‘arrangement’ has given khakis authority to call shots.

On Camera

Superman Modi to superpower meeting — Indian TV anchors script a Tianjin blockbuster

Tango, triad, trinity, troika — TV news pulled out every T-word from its dictionary and paired it with Tianjin to target Trump on tariffs and trade.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.