Pakistan Supreme Court

Pakistan’s Supreme Court restores anti-corruption law amendments

September 06, 2024 11:04 pm

The court overturned an earlier decision that had nullified amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws, which were revised in May 2023 by Sharif’s administration.

Pakistan SC issues contempt notice to 34 TV channels for airing anti-judiciary press conferences 

June 05, 2024 9:34 pm

During the hearing, CJ Isa criticised media channels for broadcasting obscene language and questioned the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) ban on reporting court proceedings.

Pakistan SC to hear case about 'interference' in judicial matters by powerful intelligence agencies

April 01, 2024 5:49 pm

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on March 28 said that meddling by the executive in the affairs and "judicial workings of judges will not be tolerated" come what may.

Pakistan's top legal body rules to sack former Supreme Court judge for 'misconduct'

March 07, 2024 11:06 pm

Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi opted to resign in January this year following a probe into the complaints of corruption against him by the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), a constitutional body powered to take action against judges of the top judiciary.

Pak SC adjourns till January hearing of long-pending case against Zulfikar Bhutto's death sentence

December 12, 2023 4:51 pm

Bhutto, 51, was hanged to death in 1979 after he was convicted of abetment in a murder case.

Pakistan Supreme Court rejects Imran Khan's plea to stay criminal proceedings against him in Toshakhana case

July 26, 2023 4:36 pm

Imran Khan is accused of misusing his 2018 to 2022 premiership to buy and sell gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad and worth more than Rs 140 million.

Pakistan SC urges govt & opposition to hold talks on holding elections in Punjab province

May 15, 2023 4:25 pm

The apex court had previously ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections in the politically crucial Punjab province on May 14.

Pakistan Supreme Court declares election commission's decision delaying Punjab polls null and void

April 04, 2023 3:25 pm

The court remarked that the ECP's order wasted 13 days, saying that the electoral body made an unconstitutional decision by shifting the date for the polls to October 8.

Sedition law struck down in Pakistan: Supreme Court of India is also faced with the question of whether the law has become manifestly arbitrary

April 01, 2023 1:38 pm

While it is to be seen whether the Lahore High Court judgment is upheld by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, it will be a closely watched case even in India thanks to the similarity between our laws

Pak Supreme Court rejects Imran Khan's claims of regime change conspiracy

July 15, 2022 9:43 pm

In its detailed judgment, the court did not support the claim by Khan and his supporters that the government was changed with foreign intervention. Among other things, the court held that the allegations were vague and not backed by evidence.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Disqualified By Court

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm