SC nullify ‘review of judgments law’

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SC heard on a set of pleas challenging the recently-enacted act. Supreme Court had reserved its verdict on the last hearing. Three-member bench headed by CJP Bandial pronounced reserved verdict. The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday declared (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023 null and void. The Supreme Court had reserved its verdict … Read more

SC orders agencies to file report on PTI’s long march

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The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday sought reports from the agencies over the alleged involvement of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in instigating party workers to reach Islamabad’s D-Chowk in violation of its May 25 order. Besides agencies, the apex courts issued these directives to the Inspector General of Police Islamabad, Interior Secretary and others in … Read more

It was duty of secretary assembly to prevent people from entering assembly, Court

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During petitions against Punjab Chief Minister and leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shahbaz, the court gave remarks and said, it was the duty of the secretary assembly to prevent people from entering the assembly. Throughout the hearing on the appeals of the Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Muslim League-Q leader Pervez Elahi … Read more

SC bars transfer of investigation officers in high profile cases

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The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday directed the government not to transfer investigation officers (IOs) in the high-profile cases being pursued by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The five-member larger SC bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, Justice Munib … Read more

SC takes suo motu notice over govt’s interference in criminal justice system

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The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has taken suo motu notice of the perceived interference of the government office-bearers in the criminal justice system of the country. Read more: DG FIA appoints Jahanzb Nazir as Director Lahore Zone-1 Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday took a suo motu notice on the perceived apprehension … Read more

SC adjourns hearing of suo motu case about dismissal of no-confidence motion till Thursday

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The Supreme Court (SC) Wednesday adjourned the hearing into the suo motu case about the dismissal of a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly till Thursday (tomorrow). A five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial is hearing the case. Read more: President’s Secretariat asks ECP to propose … Read more

EVMs-Government Govt to use EVMs, I-voting in next elections: Advisor

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ISLAMABAD (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Zaheer-ud-Din Babar Awan on Thursday categorically said that the government was determined to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) and internet voting system for the overseas Pakistanis in the next general elections at all costs. In a statement, Babar Awan said that he wanted to remove … Read more

Supreme Court orders to make KCR operational in 3 months

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 Supreme Court (SC) has ordered on Wednesday to make Karachi Circular Railways (KCR) operational in three months. During the hearing, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed expressed resentment over Sindh government due to its poor performance towards restoration of ventures beneficial for the people. It seems that provincial administration will be unable to handle … Read more

SC warns OGDCL to resolve pension plans

OGDCL given last chance by SC

The Supreme Court has given the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) the last chance to resolve the pension and other liability of retired employees According to the details, a two-member bench headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard the case of OGDCL employees, the lawyer for the employees told the court during the hearing that the employees … Read more