Haseeb Bhatti
Justice Akhtar says those acting on their conscience should resign instead of switching loyalties.
Updated 11 May, 2022 07:17pm
Says only disqualification under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution is life-long.
Updated 10 May, 2022 03:39pm
Explains that suo motu notices are taken purely on bench's discretion and not on someone else's wishes.
Updated 09 May, 2022 04:09pm
The court directs govt to free the country's banking system of interest by December 2027.
Updated 29 Apr, 2022 10:06am
During a hearing earlier this week, Justice Akhtar had likened defection to devastation wrought by cancer on human body.
Updated 23 Apr, 2022 09:01am
Chief justice remarks that the basic purpose of Article 63-A is to ensure loyalty to the party.
Updated 21 Apr, 2022 09:12am
Hearing adjourned after PPP's lawyer Farooq H Naek concludes his arguments.
Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:42pm
Justice Bandial makes the observation during hearing of presidential reference seeking its interpretation of Article 63-A.
Updated 18 Apr, 2022 05:01pm
Urges formation of full court including all apex court judges to hear the case.
Updated 14 Apr, 2022 10:17pm
The petition has not yet been technically filed as the court's working hours had lapsed by the time it was received by officials.
Updated 09 Apr, 2022 06:56pm
In 5-0 verdict, court declares deputy speaker's ruling "unconstitutional"; Shehbaz says verdict "fulfilled people's expectations".
Updated 08 Apr, 2022 05:31pm
Asks on what basis the deputy speaker issued the ruling; hearing adjourned till 9:30am tomorrow.
Updated 07 Apr, 2022 10:02am
"No-confidence motion can't be dismissed without voting on it," says PPP's Raza Rabbani; hearing adjourned till 11:30am tomorrow.
Updated 07 Apr, 2022 10:02am
Opposition counsel urges court to decide on the matter urgently, CJP says can't give decision in the air.
Updated 05 Apr, 2022 07:53am
President Alvi dissolved the NA on PM Imran's advice under Article 58 of the Constitution earlier today.
Updated 04 Apr, 2022 12:02pm
Assumes additional charge of law ministry, "congratulates nation" after court fixes plea seeking revocation of Shehbaz's bail.
Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:36pm
Petitioner alleges that the no-trust motion against PM Imran is a "conspiracy hatched" by the opposition.
Updated 02 Apr, 2022 06:02pm
Petitioner says letter should be delivered to the civil and military authorities concerned for investigation.
Published 30 Mar, 2022 12:11pm
During hearing of presidential reference, AGP says the remarks were made in the context of the 1997 attack on the apex court.
Updated 30 Mar, 2022 11:09am
Justice Akhtar questions how a lawmaker can be disqualified for life without proceedings.
Updated 29 Mar, 2022 07:51am