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TopicPakistan Supreme Court

Topic: Pakistan Supreme Court

Imran Khan writes to Pakistan SC seeking justice, cites prison hardships

In a letter titled 'Denial of Justice and Fundamental Rights -- A Call to the Supreme Court', Khan wrote to Pakistan's Chief Justice Yahya Afridi urging hearing on pending petitions against him.

Army wins tussle with the judges. Pakistan changes rules for selecting Chief Justice

Re-organising of legislative-judiciary relations was required but what makes it so scandalous is the way it was carried out, including temporary abduction of parliamentarians.

Pakistan judge ‘sidelined’ for top job writes scathing letter against outgoing CJP Isa

Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, who was in line to be the next CJP, boycotted the reference held in the honour of outgoing chief justice Qazi Faez Isa. Judge Yahya Afridi was appointed the new chief justice.

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.

Pakistan Supreme Court verdict on Ahmadiyyas ‘victory for Islamophobes, judiciary arm twisted’

Critics, including human rights activists, lawyers, and journalists, are outraged, accusing the court of succumbing to religious extremism instead of ensuring equal justice.

No one safe from poison in Pakistan. After Bushra Bibi, HC judges get letters with anthrax

At least eight judges from Islamabad High Court and four from the Lahore High Court have received such letters. Four letters were also sent to the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Pakistan judges vs generals—why bombshell letter on ISI meddling could stir big trouble

Six judges have complained about interference from the ISI in cases related to Imran Khan & PTI. Can it trigger a lawyers’ movement like the one that contributed to Musharraf’s ouster?

‘Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was not given a fair trial,’ says Pakistan Supreme Court

Execution of Bhutto, 51, was carried out after 7-member SC upheld conviction, which many believe was done under coercion exercised by then military dictator Gen Ziaul Haq.

Months after Musharraf’s death, Pakistan’s Supreme Court to take up his plea against death penalty

Musharraf was sentenced to death in absentia in 2019. Court convicted him of high treason for his actions on 3 November, 2007, when he suspended Constitution & imposed emergency.

Can’t interfere: Pakistan’s top court rejects Imran Khan’s plea to halt trial in Toshakhana case

The country's Supreme Court ordered Khan to return to the Islamabad High Court to seek a ruling on his objections, according to an order from the proceedings.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.