Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Whoopi Goldberg outrageous over anti-abortion law; slams Supreme court

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Whoopi Goldberg outrageous over anti-abortion law; slams Supreme court “The View” mediator has conveyed a shriveling minute-long speech pummeling the Supreme Court’s draft administration which would topple Roe v. wade, the milestone choice that authorized early termination cross country. The 66-year-old — who has recently examined an unlawful fetus removal she had as a young … Read more

UN panel rules Brazil court violated Lula’s rights

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The prosecution of Brazilian ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on corruption allegations breached his right to an impartial trial, according to the UN Human Rights Committee. The judgment by the Geneva expert panel came as a triumph for the communist leader, who was imprisoned from April 2018 to November 2019, just as he prepares … Read more

Black Death row Inmate loses Supreme Court appeal that cited racist Juror

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by a Black inmate who was sentenced to death with the help of a Texas juror who was accused of making racially biased remarks during the jury selection. The justices ruled 6-3, tossing the appeal by Kristopher Love, who argued that the Texas Court of … Read more

Do Americans feel Supreme court nominations are worthless?

US Election 2020: Republican Party Seeks To Retain Majority In Senate

Do Americans feel Supreme court nominations are worthless?  New off of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s affirmation to the Supreme Court, another survey shows a few Americans have worries about the burdensome and political Senate endorsement process. The difficult course of affirming a Supreme Court candidate has transformed into one of the main displays in American … Read more

Colombia will extradite drug lord Otoniel to the US

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Colombia’s Supreme Court has agreed to extradite the leader of the country’s largest gang to the United States. Dairo Antonio suga, also known as Otoniel, was the leader of the Gulf Clan cartel and is wanted in the United States on drug trafficking allegations. His capture in October, comparable to President Iván Duque’s capture of … Read more

U.S Supreme Court upholds Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate

On Thursday, a U.S. appeals court panel upheld President Joe Biden’s executive order requiring government civilian employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, by a 2-1 decision, removed an injunction imposed by a federal district court in Texas in January that had prevented implementation of the federal employee vaccination mandate. … Read more

Abortion Rights: Michigan Governor concerned about abortion rights

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan requested the state’s highest court on Thursday to recognise the right to abortion as guaranteed by the state constitution, in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that might jeopardise abortion rights nationwide. Whitmer, a Democrat competing for re-election in a tight contest this year, is one of many … Read more

Jackson is confirmed as the first Black female Supreme Court

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On Thursday, the Senate made history by confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, giving President Biden a major victory. Jackson’s appointment to the nation’s top court will shatter a number of barriers: she will be the court’s first Black female justice and the first former public defender. Jackson’s confirmation was approved by … Read more

El Chapo is being tortured in prison: Attorney

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When his legal team submits an appeal next month alleging that the incarcerated cartel lord is being tortured in prison, Joaqun ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán hopes the Supreme Court to intervene on his side. The 64-year-old kingpin’s rights have been violated by the personnel at ADX Florence, the super-maximum security prison in Florence, Colorado, where he … Read more

Govt files reference in Supreme Court for interpretation of Article 63-A

The government filed a reference in the Supreme Court for the interpretation of Article 63-A of the constitution on Monday. The reference was filed by the Attorney General of Pakistan Khalid Jawed Khan, following which the apex court issued notices to the political parties. A larger bench of the Supreme Court will hear the reference … Read more

Punjab govt challenges Qandeel Baloch brother’s acquittal in SC

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the acquittal of slain social media celebrity and model Qandeel Baloch’s brother in her murder case. The petition moved through Additional Prosecutor General, Khurram Khan under Article 185(3) of the Constitution and prayed the apex court to set aside the Lahore High Court’s judgment for … Read more

‘Govt decides to file reference in Supreme Court for interpretation of Article 63 (A)’

After several lawmakers from Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ruling party withdrew their support for him ahead of a no-confidence vote, the government on Friday announced to file a reference in the Supreme Court, asking it to interpret Article 63 (A) of the Constitution. Read more: Prime Minister Imran Khan standing on right side of … Read more

SC rejects Faisal Vawda’s plea to suspend notification of senator-elect Nisar Khuhro

Faisal Vawda challenges his disqualification in IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Vawda’s plea to suspend a notification about the election of Nisar Ahmed Khuhro as a senator. Read more: ECP disqualifies Faisal Vawda over concealment of dual nationality Pakistan Peoples Party’s Khuhro had recently emerged victorious on a Senate seat from Sindh … Read more

Supreme Court orders authorities to de-seal Monal Restaurant

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday ordered the concerned authorities to immediately de-seal the Monal restaurant in the capital. Read more: SC rejects plea against IHC orders to seal Monal Restaurant Monal Restaurant had been built on the Margalla Hills National Park area, and in January, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had ordered … Read more

‘If frivolous cases are brought to the SC penalties should be imposed’

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KARACHI: Senior advocate Anwar Mansoor Khan has had a storied legal career, with over three decades of experience in the profession. He served as a judge of the Sindh High Court in 1999 from where he resigned in 2000 and rejoined law practice. He was appointed the advocate general of Sindh in 2002 and remained … Read more

Two years too late

When a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan took up a plea, seeking bail of an accused on medical ground, a lawyer came to the rostrum to announce that his client, Lal Khan, had already died of cancer two years back – in what appears to be a classic case of justice delayed. … Read more

SC rejects plea against IHC orders to seal Monal Restaurant

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Wednesday rejected a plea against the Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders to seal Monal Restaurant. Read more: Monal, Navy Gold Course sealed over IHC orders Monal Restaurant had been built on the Margalla Hills National Park area, and last month, the IHC had ordered Islamabad Capital Territory … Read more

SC turns down KP govt plea for holding local body election on new date

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday turned down the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government plea, seeking a new date for holding local government elections’ second phase in the province. The apex court two-member bench heard the petition moved by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) Abbottabad bench order. During … Read more

Brussels, in first, to deduct Poland fine from EU funding

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BRUSSELS – The European Commission said Tuesday it will take the unprecedented step of cutting EU money earmarked for Poland to collect a near 15-million-euro fine Warsaw racked up for refusing to close a coal mine. The EU executive has informed Poland of the move, which will happen next week, a commission spokesman, Balazs Ujvari, … Read more

SC rejects readmission plea of 9th class student expelled for misconduct

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Monday rejected the petition for readmission filed by a ninth-class student of a private school who was expelled for misconduct. Rayan Ahmed was ousted by a private school over the use of foul language with fellow pupils and teachers. A three-member bench of the top court headed … Read more

Beyond demolition

Beyond demolition

KARACHI: “Our shelters have gone after the tower’s demolition. We are homeless now. What was our fault in all this? Who will compensate us for this huge loss? We are still seeking answers to all these questions,” stated Mohammad Ali, who had to leave his residence after orders to demolish Nasla Tower were issued. On … Read more

Interior Ministry approves foolproof security for former CJP Gulzar Ahmed

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ISLAMABAD: The interior ministry on Friday approved foolproof security for former Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice (retd) Gulzar Ahmed, in response to a request from the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s registrar. ‏The SC registrar on January 27 requested the federal government to allow him to maintain the security squad including the contingent of police and … Read more

KP local body election: SC asks ECP to give reasons for re-polling

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to submit its reply and explain the reasons why it ordered re-polling on the seat of a chairman in the local bodies elections held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The apex court three-member, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata … Read more

SC dismisses Rao Anwar plea to remove his name from ECL

Rao Anwar Naqeebullah Murder case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Wednesday dismissed former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir, Rao Anwar seeking removal of his name from the exit control list (ECL). The apex court bench, headed by Justice Ijazul Ahsan, dismissed the plea and asked the lawyer to go to the concerned forum for the removal … Read more

SC refuses to entertain SCBA plea by raising objection

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) challenging the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution. The registrar office of the apex court returned the plea of SCBA President Ahsan Bhoon by raising objections. The registrar stated that a … Read more

Govt to approach SC after LHC nullifies Ravi Urban Development Project

Govt to approach SC after LHC nullifies Ravi Urban Development Project

SHEIKHUPURA: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the government would invoke the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court after the High Court nullified the Ravi Urban Development Project. Speaking to media during his visit to Rakh Jhok forest, the prime minister said this time, the case would be presented in a better manner to apprise … Read more

Politicians, celebs congratulate Justice Ayesha Malik on becoming first SC judge

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ISLAMABAD: Justice Ayesha Malik has taken oath as the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed administered the oath to her at a ceremony in Islamabad. Read more: Justice Ayesha Malik takes oath as ‘first woman judge’ of Supreme Court Congratulations poured in from politicians, … Read more

Justice Ayesha Malik takes oath as ‘first woman judge’ of Supreme Court

Justice Ayesha Malik takes as Pakistan's first woman SC judge

Justice Ayesha Malik makes history as she took oath as the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed administered the oath to her at a ceremony in Islamabad. Read more: Justice Ayesha Malik — A fiercely opposed judge Justice Ayesha studied in Pakistan and abroad, … Read more