A free press is the 'backbone of democracy': Justice Qazi Faez Isa
SC judge says free media can help curb corruption and wrongdoing in society.
Haseeb Bhatti
SC bars authorities from releasing prime accused in Daniel Pearl murder case
Apex court begins hearing arguments against Sindh High Court verdict that had overturned Ahmed Omer Saeed Sheikh's death sentence.
APS attack judicial commission report points to security 'fiasco' at school
The report released on SC orders provides insight into the security lapses and local support to militants that led to the attack.
SHC verdict declaring sugar commission illegal temporarily suspended by Supreme Court
SC says commission didn't include experts, attorney general argues it was not supposed to mete out punishment.
SC grants Omni group's Anwar Majeed bail in fake accounts case
Court directs Majeed to cooperate with anti-graft watchdog, places his name on exit control list.
'Is this how Pakistan will be run?' SC chides federal government over KE's failings
Top court rules KE has to clear its facilities of rainwater itself, says it "cannot wait for any assistance from govt" for this.
Man must pay mehr to first wife immediately for contracting second marriage without her permission: SC
Law prohibits contracting second marriage without prior permission in writing of the Arbitration Council, top court says.
SC lambastes Islamabad police chief over report on Matiullah Jan kidnapping
"You can no longer just write letters. Officers have to move actively," CJP Gulzar Ahmed tells capital police.
CJP says 'will not leave those responsible for APS tragedy'
Top court directs AG to ask govt for instructions on judicial inquiry report.
SC takes notice of 'objectionable content' on YouTube, other social media platforms
Judges say the Constitution entitles them to a private life but social media doesn't "even spare their families".
Supreme Court takes notice of Matiullah Jan's abduction, demands police report in 2 weeks
CJP asks why police have not recorded the journalist's statement, summons Islamabad IGP.
Justice Qazi Faez Isa files petition seeking review of SC verdict, says 'no justification' for FBR proceedings
Petition argues that the top court's short order had "material errors of facts and jurisdiction".
SC sets aside SHC stay order, allows govt to take action against sugar mill owners
Government officials restrained from commenting on the sugar commission report.
SC issues contempt notice to cleric for video threatening Justice Isa
Chief justice says "no room for mercy", rejects unconditional apology by cleric.
SC dismisses Sindh govt's request to suspend SHC order in Daniel Pearl murder case till appeal hearing
The appeal against the SHC's verdict will be taken up by the SC in September.
CJP takes notice of video clip threatening Justice Qazi Faez Isa
The top court will hear the case tomorrow (Friday).
SC throws out presidential reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa, terms it 'invalid'
Three of the 10 judges oppose decision to send case to FBR; top court withdraws show cause notice against Justice Isa by SJC.
PHC chief justice files petition challenging elevation of 3 LHC judges to Supreme Court
Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth says he has been "ignored and superseded thrice" without an opportunity of being heard.
'Supreme Court not concerned about money being spent on Covid-19 but the quality of services being provided'
Chief justice says quarantine centres lack basic facilities, regrets the wasting of money.
SC finds 'no valid reason' for keeping malls closed, says no need to keep markets closed on weekends
"Govt should not put all its resources on this one disease nor the country should be made dysfunctional."