Zulfikar Ali Bhutto didn’t get a fair trial: SC
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that the trial under the 1979 judgment that sentenced former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to death did not meet the requirements of a “fair trial…
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SC disposes plea seeking annulment of Feb 8 elections
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed petition seeking cancellation of the general election held on February 8.
The petitioner retired brigadier Ali Khan failed to appear…
India’s top court scraps ‘Election Bonds’ funding system
NEW DELHI: India's Supreme Court scrapped a seven-year-old election funding system that allows individuals and companies to donate money to political parties anonymously and without any…
Justice Mazahar Naqvi resigns as Supreme Court judge
ISLAMABAD: Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi of the Supreme Court has resigned from his post following misconduct allegations.
"It was an honour to be appointed and to serve as a…
SC upholds Musharraf’s death sentence in treason case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the death sentence of late former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, awarded to him by the Special Court in the high treason case.
Announcing…
Supreme Court annuls trial of civilians in military courts
ISLAMABAD: In a unanimous verdict, a five-member bench of the Supreme Court on Monday declared the trials of civilians in military courts null and void.
The court admitted the petitions…
Reference for interpretation on Article 63(A) being filed in SC today
The minister, who is also the secretary-general of the ruling PTI, said in a tweet that the reference was "ready" to be filed.
Sindh police arrests activists for protesting outside Bilawal House
KARACHI: The Sindh Police on Monday arrested activists for protesting outside Bilawal House against the Gujjar Nala demolitions.
"Karachi Bachao Tehreek", a local organisation that speaks…
SC commutes death sentence of juvenile offender imprisoned for 28 years
LAHORE: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has commuted the death sentence of Muhammad Anwar, a severely physically ill juvenile offender, after hearing arguments in a petition filed by Justice…
Allah has given another victory to PM Imran Khan against mafia, says Gill
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill, has interpreted the recent verdict by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on the presidential…
Senate polls must be done through secret ballot: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Senate elections must be done through a secret ballot as per Article 226 of the Constitution.
A five-member larger bench of the apex court comprising…
Parliament to decide on open or secret balloting for Senate elections, says CJP
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday said that the parliament was the appropriate forum to decide whether or not the upcoming Senate elections will be held by open or secret…
UN urges better protection for digital platform workers
The United Nations called Tuesday for urgent international regulations ensuring fair conditions for workers paid via digital platforms such as food delivery apps -- a form of employment that…
UN experts welcome death penalty ban for individuals with mental health conditions
The United Nations has released a statement welcoming the recent landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of Pakistan restricting the use of the death penalty on severely mentally ill…
Justice Qazi Faez Isa says shocked over media release of Feb 11 order
ISLAMABAD: Qazi Faez Isa of the Supreme Court has expressed shock at the release of February 11 order to the media in violation of a settled practice.
In a letter addressed to the Supreme…