Pakistan Supreme Court

Pakistan's 27th amendment bill, which aims to bring sweeping changes in judicial & military structure, set to be tabled in National Assembly

November 11, 2025 12:17 pm

The proposed amendment also includes some revisions in the Article 243 of the Constitution, which would formally vest the office of Chief of the Defence Forces in the Chief of Army Staff and grant a Field Marshall rank for life.

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Bill: 7 things to know about the proposed constitutional changes

November 09, 2025 1:33 pm

Critics warn the bill could reshape Pakistan’s judicial structure, while the government says it seeks to modernise and reform the justice system.

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.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Disqualified By Court

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm