Stories by Haseeb Bhatti

CJP says attack on judiciary’s independence won’t be tolerated, hints at full court for suo motu case

7-member bench hears case on IHC judges' letter alleging meddling in court matters; hearing adjourned till April 29. Updated 03 Apr, 2024 06:44pm

Ex-CJP Tassaduq Jillani to lead probe body formed after IHC judges’ letter

Federal cabinet issues commission ToRs, repudiates allegations of IHC judges, declares them to be "inappropriate"; SCBA, PBC welcome appointment. Updated 30 Mar, 2024 10:22pm

Just 7 women among 126 superior court judges, report finds

Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan report highlights a lack of women's representation within the legal justice system. Published 30 Mar, 2024 02:31pm

Interference of executive in judicial affairs will not be tolerated: CJP Isa

Govt to place IHC judges’ letter before cabinet tomorrow for formation of inquiry commission; PTI rejects probe body. Updated 28 Mar, 2024 10:57pm

Calls for probe into letter by 6 IHC judges on ‘brazen meddling’ in judicial affairs

Bar associations from all major centres demand inquiry; PTI terms letter a "charge sheet"; two-hour-long full court meeting of SC judges concludes. Updated 27 Mar, 2024 10:34pm

May 9 riots: SC seeks details of trials in military courts

KP govt requests to withdraw its appeal against Oct 23 verdict; ex-CJP Khawaja seeks formation of 9-member bench. Updated 25 Mar, 2024 02:17pm

SC sets aside dismissal of former IHC judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui

Written verdict says Siddiqui deemed to have retired as IHC judge; entitled to receive all benefits and privileges. Updated 22 Mar, 2024 09:16pm

May 9 riots: How is carrying out rallies akin to terrorism, asks Justice Mandokhail

3-member SC bench grants bail to 5 suspects named in Rawalpindi's Hamza Camp attack case. Updated 20 Mar, 2024 05:52pm

Ex-SC judge Mazahar Naqvi ‘guilty of misconduct’, should’ve been sacked: Supreme Judicial Council

SJC also amends its code of conduct to allow judges to respond to allegations against them that are publicised. Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:18pm

SC says conditions of ‘fair trial, due process’ not met in Zulfikar Bhutto’s trial

In its unanimous opinion, 9-member bench observes ex-PM's trial in LHC and appeal before SC did not meet requirement of fair trial. Updated 06 Mar, 2024 07:28pm

SC deplores unfortunate criticism, misreporting of ruling in ‘proscribed literature’ case

Caretaker govt says strict action to be taken against elements using social media platforms to incite violence. Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:25pm

Resignation to not dispose of SJC proceedings against judge, SC rules

Apex court rules in four-to-one majority decision with Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi the dissenting judge. Updated 21 Feb, 2024 07:43pm

SC disposes of plea seeking nullification of Feb 8 general elections

Three-member bench headed by CJP Isa imposes Rs500,000 fine on petitioner for skipping hearings and requesting withdrawal of plea. Updated 21 Feb, 2024 07:20pm

Ex-SC judge Mazahar Naqvi says SJC has ‘no jurisdiction’ to continue proceedings against him after resignation

Says SJC "acting beyond its jurisdiction" and he is "neither obliged nor legally or constitutionally bound to participate" in proceedings. Published 16 Feb, 2024 01:33pm

SC allows PTI’s Parvez Elahi to contest polls from PP-32

Elahi's lawyer says plea against rejection of candidature for NA seat withdrawn; 4 other PTI leaders allowed to participate in elections. Updated 26 Jan, 2024 11:47pm

SC reserves verdict on ex-judge Shaukat Aziz’s plea against removal

“If removing a judge is so easy, then this is a threat to the independence of the judiciary,” says Justice Isa. Updated 23 Jan, 2024 03:30pm

CJP Isa says efforts afoot to run Supreme Judicial Council in ‘proper manner’

Says people must be informed about institutions that are run through public money. Published 20 Jan, 2024 08:34pm

Govt moves SC against IHC order declaring Imran’s cipher trial in jail illegal

Says "doctrine of open trial in a secret matter like a cipher is injurious to entire scheme of law", prays IHC order be set aside. Updated 19 Jan, 2024 07:10pm

Need to eradicate ‘Kalashnikov culture’ from country, says CJP Isa

Says weapons and drugs have "destroyed" Pakistan. Updated 17 Jan, 2024 03:23pm

Islamabad’s first anti-rape crisis cell set up at Pims

Cell established by ministries of law and health with support from UK government, UN Population Fund and Legal Aid Society. Published 15 Jan, 2024 07:49pm