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PTI announces boycott of special parliamentary committee meeting  

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to boycott from the Special Parliamentary Committee meeting which was formed to appoint the new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP).

In the statement issued by PTI late at night, it has been said that in the important meeting of the political committee of PTI, it has been decided to boycott of the meeting of the Special Parliamentary Committee formed for the appointment of judges.

The statement said that while approving action against those who voted in favor of the 26th constitutional amendment. The meeting also agreed to cancel the primary party membership and disciplinary action of the voting members.

According to the statement issued by PTI, issuance of show-cause notices to other members who severed ties from the party was also approved.

The political committee of PTI will ask the MPs to clarify their position on establishing links with government circles and their future will be determined in the light of their answers.

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Special Parliamentary Committee to finalise name of CJP today

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CJP

ISLAMABAD; A first meeting of Special Parliamentary Committee will be held today at Parliament House to finalise the name of new Chief Justice of Pakistan(CJP).

The Special Parliamentary Committee includes Khawaja Asif, Ahsan Iqbal, Shaista Pervez Malik and Azam Nazir Tarar from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N),  while Raja Pervez Ashraf, Naveed Qamar and Senator Farooq H. Naik from the Pakistan People Party (PPP) are part of the committee.

Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s Rana Ansar and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)’s Kamran Murtaza have been included in the committee, while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Sahibzada Hamid Raza and Senator Ali Zafar have been included in the special parliamentary committee.

The meeting of the Special Parliamentary Committee set up for the appointment of the Chief Justice will be held today at 4 pm in the Parliament House, during which the committee will finalise one name for the new Chief Justice and send it to the Prime Minister.

The Chief Justice has to send the three names to the Parliamentary Committee by 12 midnight tonight as under the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the appointment of the new Chief Justice will be three days before the retirement of the current Chief Justice.

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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was not given a fair trial, observes SC

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court(SC)  issued its brief opinion on the presidential reference regarding the judicial murder of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, saying that he did not get a chance for a fair trial.

A 9-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa reserved its opinion yesterday after hearing the lawyers of the Pakistan People’s Party, Ahmad Raza Kasuri, and the judicial assistants during the hearing of the petition filed regarding the Bhutto presidential reference.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan while expressing his opinion on the Bhutto presidential reference said that the opinion of the Supreme Court is unanimous on this matter and judges are bound to decide according to the law.

The CJP said that they cannot correct themselves unless they admit their mistakes, 5 questions have been raised in the reference, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto did not get a fair trial while the opinion of the SC will be unanimous and added that on the fundamental right was not implemented in Bhutto’s trial.

Justice Isa said that the work of the judiciary is to deliver justice, there are many cases in history in which correct decisions were not made, they cannot go in the right direction without correcting the mistakes of the past.

Chairman People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also present in the court when the Supreme Court gave its opinion on the presidential reference.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari later speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court said that today the apex court has given a historic verdict by admitting that Zulfiqar Bhutto did not get a fair trial. He said the court remarked that the verdict was delivered to correct past mistakes.

Bilawal said that he is waiting for the detailed decision of the Supreme Court and he will talk to the media after the detailed decision of the court.

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SC asks commission on enforced disappearances to submit comprehensive report

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SC asks commission on enforced disappearances to submit comprehensive report

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has instructed the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances to submit a ‘comprehensive report’ on cases related to missing persons. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, along with Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali, on Wednesday formed a three-member bench to address a series … Read more

SC disqualifies PML-Q’s Khadim Hussain over fake degree

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Khadim Hussain fake degree

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has disqualified of former member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) for the National Assembly, Khadim Hussain, over a fake degree. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faiz Isa heard the petition related to the fake degree of a former member of the National … Read more

CJP delegates several administrative powers to SC’s Registrar

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CJP
  • Registrar will have complete authority in matters related to PAC.
  • Registrar’s decision on PAC will be subject to approval of full court.
  • Registrar will also finalize annual budget plan of Supreme Court.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa delegated several of his administrative powers to the Supreme Court’s Registrar.

According to the notification issued by the Supreme Court, the Registrar Supreme Court will have complete authority in the matters related to Jazeela Islam Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

The notification states that the Registrar’s decision on PAC matters will be subject to the approval of the Full Court or the Chief Justice.

According to the notification, the Audit and Departmental Accounts Committee will also conduct the affairs with the approval of the Registrar Chief Justice.

The notification states that the Registrar will also finalize the annual budget plan of the Supreme Court with the approval of the Chief Justice.

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CJP stresses on overcoming differences to pave way for progress

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CJP progress

CJP stressed on overcoming differences for progress Umar Ata Bandial said it is high time to iron out differences He said progress is not by intention but by sacrifices QUETTA: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) said Monday that it is time to overcome differences, establish peace and order and make way for progress. Addressing a … Read more

PTI urges CJP to allow Imran Khan’s court appearances via video link

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PTI has written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan The letter requested CJP to allow Imran Khan’s court appearance via video link It said Imran Khan is not being provide adequate security Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, urging that Imran Khan’s court appearances should be conducted … Read more

Usman Dar appeals CJP to take notice on false allegation

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Usman Dar
  • He said a video message is being played on channels.
  • Dar said that a false narrative is being created and run.
  • PTI leader said Javed Ali’s life is in danger.

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar has said that there is no evidence of corruption against him and he appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of the matter.

Addressing a press conference along with citizen Javed Ali, Usman Dar said that Javed Ali’s 164 video statement is being played on channels. Javed Ali himself will tell how this statement was recorded and under what circumstances it was recorded.

He said, “A few days ago some channels broadcast that Usman Dar has fled the country and I want to say to these channels that Usman Dar is in Pakistan and I stand with Imran Khan and will continue to stand.”

The PTI leader said “If I had been accused of corruption, I would not have returned to Pakistan. Maryam Nawaz’s father has fled the country for three years and has not returned yet.”

He said that a false narrative is being created and run in the country. He clarified that Javed was never his employee and he has been abducted to fix Usman Dar.

Usman Dar said that “I swear by placing my hands on the Holy Quran that I could not reveal even one hundred and fifty rupees of corruption. Hang me in Sialkot, I appeal to the Chief Justice to take strict notice of my case.”

He further said that “We are not backing down from Imran Khan, that is why we are being threatened, Javed Ali’s life is in danger, his family is in danger and appealed to the Chief Justice should take notice of this case.”

On the other hand, Javed Ali said that he was blindfolded and taken to an unknown location, 10 policemen took him, tortured him, and told him to accept the commission for Usman Dar.

He further said “ I was tied up like a dog, I did not contact any contractor and took money from anyone and gave it to Umar Dar. I am not a PA of Usman Dar nor was he related to any contractor, my statement being run is wrong.”

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CJP takes suo moto notice on delay in Punjab, KP elections

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court took suo moto notice on delay in Punjab, KP elections A nine-member larger bench headed by CJP will hear the case CJP said there is lack of clarity on a matter of high constitutional importance ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken suo motu notice of the delay in conducting elections of two … Read more

Arshad Sharif murder: Kenyan authorities not cooperating with JIT, SC told

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Arshad Sharif

Supreme Court heard the case on murder of journalist Arshad Sharif Court was informed that Kenyan authorities were not cooperating with JIT CJP Bandial ordered to submit a report on how the case will proceed ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) on Monday expressed displeasure over the report of the Special Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed to … Read more

President writes to PM, CJP against threats faced by Murad Saeed

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President Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi has written separate letters to PM and CJP The president urged to address grievances raised by Murad Saeed Murad Saeed had claimed receiving life threats ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has written separate letters to Prime Minister and Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of the threats being faced by … Read more

Imran Khan urges CJP to take notice of threats to Murad Saeed

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Imran Khan urged CJP to take note of threats to Azam Swati He said Swati is suffering worst form of human rights abuses He said Arshad Sharif was also facing threats and had written a letter LAHORE: PTI Chairman Imran Khan has urged Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to take notice of the threats to … Read more

Imran Khan writes letter to CJP demanding justice for Arshad Sharif’s murder

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Imran Khan

PTI Chairman Imran Khan joined the campaign demanding justice into gruesome murder of renowned journalist Arshad Sharif. The former prime minister penned letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, requesting him to conduct an independent judicial inquiry into the murder of the journalist In the letter, Imran Khan wrote, “Please constitute a … Read more

Parliament not bound by international conventions: CJP

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court heard a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan challenging the recent amendments in the NAB Ordinance. During the hearing, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah remarked that there are loopholes in many laws including against sexual harassment. He questioned whether the court can order to form legislation in accordance … Read more

Two SC judges urge CJP to convene JCP meeting for judges’ appointment

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Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah wrote a letter to CJP They said convening a meeting of JCP was a constitutional obligation The Supreme Court has vacancies for five judges ISLAMABAD: Two judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) have written a letter to Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to convene … Read more

Equal access to judicial system necessary for governance: CJP Bandial

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CJP Bandial

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has emphasized on equal access to the judiciary for all segments to ensure governance and rule of law in the country. The Chief Justice was addressing the closing session of the 9th International Judicial Conference, organized by the Law and Justice Commission at the apex court … Read more

CJP: Provincial govs have autonomy for legislation in LG elections

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legislation in LG elections
  • Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial remarks that Provincial governments have autonomy for legislation in LG elections
  • Chief Justice gave remarks that during the implementation of provincial law some flaws are visible
  • “The power of constituencies is given to the Election Commission in one clause and to the government in the other,” remarked Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Tuesday heard the case of constituencies of the second phase of Local Government (LG) elections in Sindh. Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial remarks that Provincial governments have autonomy for legislation in LG elections, BOL News reported.

According to the details, the Chief Justice gave remarks that during the implementation of provincial law some flaws are visible. “Can the Election Commission ignore the flaws and demarcate constituencies at their will?”

He said that the difference in most of the populations in the union community is more than 100 percent. The court can only point out the error and not change the law, says the Chief Justice

“The power of constituencies is given to the Election Commission in one clause and to the government in the other,” remarked Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.

“Can union committees increase after new constituencies?” asks the CJP to the lawyer of MQM Barrister Farogh Naseem. The number of constituencies can increase or reduce said the MQM lawyer.

The Sindh government has created the structure of local bodies in the law, said Justice Mansoor. He questioned, “can the Election Commission change the structure through constituencies? ”

“The Election Commission can do as much as it can. The KPK Act lays down the procedure for the number of Union Committees,” CJP added.

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SC to resume hearing in Punjab CM election case

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will resume hearing on Tuesday (today) on the ruling by Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly in the recently-held chief minister’s election. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Atta Bandial will resume hearing at 11:30 today. Extraordinary security arrangements have been made at the … Read more

CJP Bandial says NAB amendment law should be referred to Parliament

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SC heard the petition filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan CJP Bandial advised referring the matter to parliament Court issued notices to respondents and adjourned hearing till July 29 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday heard a petition by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan against the NAB Amendment Ordinance 2022. A three-member … Read more

Arbitration system necessary for resolution of disputes among litigants: CJP

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Arbitration system

LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has said that composite efforts were necessary for the success of the arbitration system in the country. Addressing via video link one-day conference held at a local hotel in Lahore in the end of May 2022, he said it was need of the hour to adopt … Read more

Lawyer infected with COVID-19 appears before CJP court

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CJP

A Coronavirus (COVID-19)  positive lawyer caused a stir when he appeared before the bench of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed on Friday. Khalid Mehmood, a lawyer who was diagnosed with the infection few days ago appeared in the court and revealed that ‘ ‘despite being infected with the virus I have come … Read more

Supreme Court orders demolition of high rise residential building in Karachi

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday expressed anger over the Karachi administration in cases pertaining to encroachments in the city. According to the details, according to the details, Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed resumed hearing in the Karachi registry on the petitions against the encroachments in the city. Commissioner Karachi and other senior officials appeared in … Read more

CJP unhurt as convoy vehicle meets accident in Rashakai

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CJP

A vehicle in the security convoy of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed met an accident on Friday. According to the Spokesperson of the Supreme Court, the accident occurred in Rashakai. Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Gulzar Ahmed is safe and suffered no injuries in the incident. The spokesperson Supreme Court said that … Read more

FO rejects unwarranted assertions in connection with Hindu temple incident

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Pakistan has on Saturday rejected completely unwarranted assertions by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in connection with the Hindu temple incident in Karak.

In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this is not the first time the Indian Government has tried to feign concern for minority rights elsewhere while being the most egregious and persistent violator of minority rights itself.

He said the RSS-BJP regime’s record is replete with instances of gross and systemic violations of the rights of minorities, in particular Muslims.

The Spokesperson said as a perennial purveyor of state-sponsored discrimination against its minorities, India is in no position to pontificate on the issue of minority rights elsewhere.

He said the clear difference between India and Pakistan in respect of minority rights can be gauged from the fact that the accused in the Karak incident were immediately arrested and orders were issued for the repair of the temple.

Moreover, the highest level of judiciary took immediate notice and senior political leadership condemned the incident.

Whereas, in India, the blatant acts of discrimination against Muslims and other minorities take place with state complicity.

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CJP takes notice of Mob attack on Hindu temple in KP

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CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed has taken suo moto notice on Thursday of the tragic incident of a Hindu temple being vandalized and set on fire by a mob in the southern Karak district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the details, a statement released by the Supreme Court said that Member of National Assembly … Read more

SC has power to resolve federal and provincial disputes says CJP

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CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed said on Thursday that the Supreme Court SC  has the power to resolve federal and provincial disputes. According to the details, while addressing a ceremony in the Federal Capital Islamabad, Shehbaz Sharif said the powers of the Supreme Court and the lower judiciary are clear in the constitution. … Read more

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