The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction over the report submitted by the intelligence agencies in missing prisoners’ case, terming it unsatisfactory and an inadequate. The displeased apex court sent a stern message to Military Intelligence (MI) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) saying, “You need to take this out of your mind that you intelligence agencies […]
After many years of silence, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court with Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in the chair took up the Air Marshal (Retd) Asghar Khan’s petition, which attracted much attention across the country. The case may embarrass certain political groups as well as security establishment but the petition before the SC […]
SC of Pakistan adjourns Prime Minister’s hearing till March 17 The Supreme Court hearing against the Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani has been adjourned further till the 7th March. The hearing had already been adjourned once before this as well. The Supreme Court of Pakistan has called in the Cabinet Secretary Nargis Sethi […]
Feb 28 2012 | Posted in
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan summoned Nargis Sethi as witness in the contempt of court case, accepting the request of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani to present witnesses before the apex court. The Prime Minister’s counsel Aitzaz Ahsan on Monday submitted the reply in the Supreme Court in the contempt of court case. The […]
The Supreme Court directed the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) to submit a detailed report on the security situation of Balochistan by March 7, expressing concerns over the mounting lawlessness in the province. A three-member bench with Justice Shakirullah Jan in the chair heard two cases, a petition filed by Balochistan High Court […]
Supreme Court of Pakistan adjourns hearing against Gilani The Supreme Court of Pakistan has recently given a statement in which it has said that the contempt hearing against the Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani will be adjourned till the February 28. In this regard, the Supreme Court of the country also demanded from […]
Feb 23 2012 | Posted in
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Supreme Court yet to decide on 28 suspended parliamentarians Islamabad: (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) The Supreme Court of Pakistan was informed today that the bill for 20th Constitutional amendment was successfully passed in the two houses and it was forwarded to the president for final approval. Advocate Naseer Bhutta, who also happens to be an […]
Feb 21 2012 | Posted in
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Embattled Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that martyrdom was achieved by only a fortunate few, “I do not know whether we will embrace martyrdom or emerge as a ghazi (victor)”. While speaking to the media in Pir Jo Goth, the premier refused to give any statement regarding the contempt charges framed against […]
In what appeared to be a quite known to everyone, Federal Minister for Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said the government will never write a letter to Swiss authorities, saying it will only waste of time. While speaking to the media after the inauguration ceremony of a sports gala, the federal minister stated […]
Amid cries and shouts, Amina Tarrar, an 11-year old girl has been handed over to her French mother after Lahore High Court (LHC) granted her the custody, maintaining earlier court decisions. In quite a unique move, Amina told Justice Manzoor Ali during the hearing, “I will only go with my mother if she converts to […]
Feb 18 2012 | Posted in
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Supreme Court determined to ensure rule of law in Pakistan The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan, the highest court in the country, is determined to ensure the rule of law in the country. Currently, SC is exercising its powers against the corrupt rulers who are in no way above the law. Presently, in Pakistan, Supreme […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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Prime Minister will not direct the President to pardon him, if convicted: says Aitzaz Ahsan Aitzaz Ahsan, the lawyer of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani stated that the Prime Minister will not direct the President Asif Ali Zardari to pardon him, if he Supreme Court of Pakistan declare him convicted of the court of contempt. […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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