Umer Mehtab Burney is a reporter for Dawn News (TV) with over 10 years of experience in multimedia journalism. He currently covers the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Federal Constitutional Court, and the Federal Ministry of Law. He can be found on X at @umer_burney.
"Protection of law and to be treated in accordance with the law is the inalienable right of every citizen,” stresses Justice Mandokhail in a seven-page judgment.
Published29 Nov, 202504:38pm
Larger bench constituted to hear the petition comprises Justices Aamer Farooq, Ali Baqar Najafi, Muhammad Karim Khan Agha, Rozi Khan Barrech and Arshad Hussain Shah.
Published23 Nov, 202509:48pm
Justices Minallah, Hasan Rizvi's verdict dismisses man's appeal against SHC order upholding prior decisions that gave his sister share in father's property.
Published16 Nov, 202502:52pm
Petition refers to contemplation about establishment of constitutional courts by means of the proposed tweaks, says such an attempt will "destroy the independence of judiciary".
Published07 Nov, 202503:55pm
Decision comes after petitioner's lawyer argues that case should be fixed before a regular bench, not a constitutional bench.
Published30 Oct, 202501:12pm
Justices Mazhar repeatedly questions how the provision that formed Constitutional Bench can be ignored; hearing adjourned till Nov 10.
Updated23 Oct, 202509:28pm
Counsel for veteran politician Afrasiab Khattak requests case be heard by "original full court"; hearing adjourned till tomorrow.
Updated22 Oct, 202502:35pm
Justices Shah and Akhtar say “fear of being accused of ‘public controversy’ will compel judges to remain silent on matters of constitutional importance".
Updated21 Oct, 202508:16pm
