Porous border, residents’ support behind APS tragedy: probe body
The judicial commission's 525-page inquiry report highlights the belated response to the terror attack.
Nasir Iqbal
SC questions performance of Karachi city government
Asks where 20,000 employees of KMC disappeared in recent debacle in the metropolis.
FBR directorate running on ad hoc basis, regrets SC
Rejects directorate appeal challenging PHC order, directs FBR chief to take action against delinquent officials.
SC orders medical examination of two prisoners on death row
Bench also seeks opinion on interpretation of laws dealing with soundness of mind of an accused.
Supreme Court to take up petitions on LG affairs on 23rd
Petitions include MQM-P’s plea seeking empowerment of local bodies in Sindh.
Reko Diq stay comes with bank guarantee condition
Sources say Pakistan will have to furnish 25 per cent of the $4.08bn penalty as a guarantee.
World Bank tribunal issues stay in Reko Diq case
"This is a success for Pakistan and its legal team," says a statement issued by the Attorney General office.
Bahria Town withdraws plea for extension in payment schedule
Developer’s counsel says he was seeking extension in time period out of frustration.
SC to consult Islamic scholars on grant of remission to terror convicts
The court is seized with a set of appeals instituted by Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Criminal justice system favours criminals over victims: AG
“It’s time for serious collective introspection,” observes AG Khalid Jawed Khan.
CJP urged to initiate suo motu proceedings over motorway rape
Judicial inquiry sought into the incident.
Bahria moves SC seeking leasehold rights from Sindh
The application highlights that the developer has deposited Rs57.4 billion with the apex court so far.
Indian response still awaited in Jadhav case, says minister
“Pakistan is neither a banana republic nor a rogue state and wants to comply [with] all international laws," says Farogh Naseem.
Journalist pleads with SC to take fresh look at contempt powers
Expresses regret in case his tweet caused distress to judge.
ICJ assails performance of probe body on enforced disappearances
Regrets commission has failed to hold even a single perpetrator of enforced disappearance responsible in nine years.
SC rejects petition challenging PCB’s media rights agreement
Petitioner told to approach Islamabad High Court for relief.
Supreme Court sees no honour in honour killings
“It will help deter such killings if the term ‘Ghairat’ is not used to describe them," says Justice Qazi Faez Isa.
Govt unveils plan to set up 120 new accountability courts
Plan includes overall human resource requirements and financial implications for establishing the additional courts.
Bail for Omni Group chief in fake accounts case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail on medical grounds to 77-year-old Omni Group chairman...
SC suspends SHC order against sugar probe body
Accepts federal govt’s appeal for hearing; AG says court can condone errors in implementation of public duties