We wanted to bring improvement in judicial system: CJ Yahya Afridi
Islamabad: Chief Justice (CJ) Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) Justice Yahya Afridi on Friday said that they wanted to bring betterment in the judicial system...
SC bans denial of dowry, maintenance on grounds of Infertility, imposes heavy fine
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that denying a woman dowry or maintenance solely due to infertility is illegal and unconstitutional. The court...
Contempt of court notices issued to PM, Cabinet in Dr Aafia Siddiqui case halted
Islamabad: The contempt of court notice issued to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and federal cabinet members in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case has been temporarily...
Umar Ayub gets bail in October protest case
Islamabad: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday issued bailable arrest warrants for Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, in connection...
ATC extends custody of tribal leader, transfers to serious crimes wing for additional 10 days.
QUETTA: An Anti-Terrorism Court in Quetta has granted 10 days extension of physical remand for tribal elder Sardar Sherbaz in connection with the murder of...
Six accused Including PTI Leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi acquitted
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, along with five other accused, has been acquitted. The Anti-Terrorism Court acquitted Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Hamza...
Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Ahmed Khan Bhachar Sentenced to 10 Years in Connection with May 9 Incidents
SARGODHA: Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, the opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly, has been sentenced to a decade in prison in relation to the May...
IHC issues contempt notice to Prime Minister, federal ministers over Dr Aafia Siddiqui case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a contempt notice to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other members of the federal cabinet due to...
Prime Suspect of Couple murder over honour killing presented before ATC
Quetta: One of the main suspects of a couple murder — tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Satakzai — was presented before an anti-terrorism court today with...
PHC nominates KP Governor for oath taking of MPAs elected on reserves seats
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Syed Muhammad Atique Shah has nominated KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to administer the oath to members...
CJP engages with legal fraternity, bar representatives at Quetta
Quetta: Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, accompanied by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel, Justice Musarrat Hilali, and Justice Shakeel Ahmed, along...
SHC denies urgent hearing request on Ajrak Number Plate enforcement in Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has rejected an urgent plea challenging the provincial government’s implementation of the new Ajrak-themed vehicle number plates, including for...
CJP Yahya Afridi leads key meeting to strengthen Judicial services in Underdeveloped regions
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi presided over a significant meeting at the Supreme Court’s Quetta Registry, emphasizing the importance of enhancing institutional...
SJC endorses 2025 service rules, reviews judicial complaints
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), under the leadership of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, has approved the draft for the SJC Service...
Court grants Parvez Elahi’s request for exemption in money laundering case
LAHORE: A Lahore court has approved PTI leader Parvez Elahi’s plea for exemption from appearing in the ongoing money laundering case after the Federal Investigation...
Top Judiciary Establishes Committee to Address Enforced Disappearances
ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy-Making Committee (NJPMC) has formed a specialized panel to tackle enforced disappearances through a structured institutional approach. This decision was announced...
IHC calls for clarification on government’s non-cooperation in Dr. Aafia’s case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday ordered the federal government to submit an explanation for its continued refusal to cooperate with U.S. authorities...
Lahore Judicial magistrate summons Imran Khan in Islamabad police attack case
LAHORE: Lahore’s Judicial Magistrate Cant has issued a personal summons for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in connection with the case of an attack...
International criminal court issues warrants for Afghan taliban leaders
WEB DESK: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders, including Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim...
Justice Junaid Ghaffar takes oath as Chief Justice of Sindh High Court
KARACHI: Justice Junaid Ghaffar was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted...