Elections 2024
Just when we think there is nothing more to reveal, they shed another fig leaf.
Updated 19 Nov, 2025 01:56pm
After this latest verdict, the Constitutional Bench has served that Constitution on a platter to the rejected parties: they can now reshape our legal order all by themselves.
Updated 06 Jul, 2025 11:42pm
With the balance of power becoming ever more skewed, the Pakistani people should worry about being sidelined.
Updated 19 Nov, 2025 01:57pm
Currently, the 120-strong house has 93 PTI-backed MPAs.
Updated 29 Jun, 2025 12:40pm
Seven judges accept review petitions by ECP, PML-N, others; 3 judges "partially allow" them.
Updated 28 Jun, 2025 10:25am
Says eight-judge order gave directions for "democratic justice".
Updated 27 Jun, 2025 10:23am
July 12 verdict extended three-day deadline to 15 days to allow independents to join party, remarks Justice Musarrat Hilali.
Updated 21 Jun, 2025 08:06am
Salman Akram Raja says 41 out of 80 SIC-joined members had notarised affiliation with PTI.
Updated 19 Jun, 2025 12:32pm
LHC’s Justice Anwaar says the term "decision" covers both rejection and dismissal.
Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:16am
ECP instantly fixes reference for hearing on June 4 and issues notices to PTI leader, former MNA Babar Nawaz.
Updated 31 May, 2025 07:56am
Justice Hilali asks if eight judges amended Constitution by extending deadline for independents to join parties.
Published 30 May, 2025 07:28am
Justice Hilali says right to vote not fundamental but rather created by the statute.
Updated 29 May, 2025 10:19pm
Haleem Adil asks judiciary to fix cases against Imran for immediate hearing.
Updated 28 May, 2025 11:07am
Ask SIC counsel if he is also representing PTI; ECP lawyer says declaration given by independents to join PTI not accepted.
Published 28 May, 2025 06:28am
Justice Mandokhail asks whether SC could “shut its eyes” when presiding officers failed to perform their duties according to law.
Updated 27 May, 2025 08:15am
Eleven-member CB hears review pleas against July 2024 SC order; hearing adjourned till tomorrow.
Updated 26 May, 2025 07:09pm
Opposes SIC objections to bench’s composition, requests postponement of hearing.
Updated 22 May, 2025 11:49am
SIC wants dissenting judges be asked to sit on review bench in reserved seats case.
Updated 20 May, 2025 07:30am
Standing alone is still better than surrendering together.
Updated 18 May, 2025 03:00pm
Five major objections to the composition of the 11-judge constitutional bench raised.
Published 18 May, 2025 07:26am
Judges question delay on counsel’s part.
Updated 14 May, 2025 09:20am
Writes to CJP, faults IT dept for not publishing verdict on SC’s website; says ECP acted like contesting party against PTI in reserved seats case.
Updated 10 May, 2025 09:12am
Revised cause list excludes Justices Ayesha Malik and Aqeel Abbasi; both judges question ECP’s legal grounds for seeking review.
Updated 07 May, 2025 10:29am
Justices Ayesha, Aqeel Abbasi declare petitions inadmissible; in another case, top court stresses clear error in earlier verdict a must for its review.
Updated 06 May, 2025 07:51pm
Independent candidates supported by PTI make the largest group of petitioners.
Updated 28 Apr, 2025 07:53am
The ruling parties should avoid getting involved in another controversy around the ECP.
Updated 29 Mar, 2025 09:34am
Fafen analysis shows most lawmakers didn’t secure 50pc of registered or polled votes.
Published 24 Feb, 2025 10:00am
Recent report by Pattan described the 2024 elections as “unprecedentedly rigged” with “vote-rigging, fraud and manipulation”.
Updated 23 Feb, 2025 10:30am
Governance by the ruling coalition has been underwhelming and marked by growing authoritarianism.
Updated 17 Feb, 2025 09:44am
Says PML-N chief should have the courage to admit his "defeat" in open letter sent through her lawyer.
Updated 16 Feb, 2025 08:53am
