Pakistan Supreme Court
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Prosecution failed to prove guilt of main accused in Daniel Pearl case: Pakistan SC
World | Mar 27, 2021, 12:18 PM ISTThe apex court issued its detailed 43-page judgment on Friday, which has been authored by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood – who was part of the three-member bench.
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Pak SC orders release of prime suspect in American journalist Daniel Pearl's murder
World | Jan 28, 2021, 02:46 PM ISTAccording to the short verdict, a three-judge SC bench headed by Justice Mushir Alam also directed to release the suspect. One member of the bench opposed the decision.
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Pakistan Supreme Court bars private channels from airing Indian films, TV shows as tensions with India escalate
World | Mar 06, 2019, 11:16 AM ISTThe lawyer said that since India authorities banned airing of Pakistani content, PEMRA had to do the same for Indian contents in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Supreme Court clips wings of armed forces, ISI; says stay away from politics, act within law
World | Feb 06, 2019, 06:29 PM ISTDelivering a landmark verdict, a two-member Supreme Court bench ordered the government to act against those propagating "hatred, extremism and terrorism".
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Pakistan SC reimposes ban on Indian content on TV channels
World | Oct 27, 2018, 06:27 PM ISTChief Justice Saqib Nisar announced the ruling in a case filed by the United Producers Association pertaining to the broadcast of foreign content on local television channels in the Supreme Court Karachi registry, Dawn online reported.
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Pakistan SC restores ban on Indian content on TV channels
TV | Oct 27, 2018, 05:10 PM ISTIn 2016, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) had imposed a complete ban on airing Indian content on local television and FM radio channels.
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Pakistan SC dismisses petition seeking Imran Khan's disqualification
World | Oct 18, 2018, 08:42 PM ISTRejecting the review petition, a bench headed by Chief Justice Saqib Nisar said that "no lawful point has been raised in the petition" that needs to be reviewed, Geo News reported.
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If Musharraf fails to appear soon, he may be forced to return in disgraceful manner, warns Pak CJI
World | Oct 02, 2018, 05:35 PM ISTChief Justice Nisar made the remarks when Musharraf's lawyer told the three-judge bench that his client "respects the court" but was unable to return due to his medical condition and reservations over the provision of security, Dawn newspaper reported.
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'Willing to provide security if returns home', Pak Supreme Court assures Pervez Musharraf
World | Sep 25, 2018, 05:42 PM ISTFormer Pak President Pervez Musharraf, who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, has been declared a fugitive in the Benazir Bhutto murder case and Red Mosque cleric killing case.
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Pak Supreme Court rejects govt's appeal to restrain JuD chief Hafiz Saeed from 'welfare activities'
World | Sep 13, 2018, 10:23 AM ISTAccording to reports, 300 00 seminaries and schools, hospitals, a publishing house, and ambulance services are included in the network of JuD.
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Pakistan Supreme Court stays recount in Lahore seat won narrowly by Imran Khan
World | Aug 08, 2018, 06:27 PM ISTSupreme Court on Wednesday suspended a recount in a National Assembly constituency in Lahore where the cricketer-turned-politician had narrowly defeated his rival in the July 25 general elections
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Pakistan Supreme Court disqualifies former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif from holding office for life
World | Apr 13, 2018, 01:32 PM ISTAccording to a report, the verdict was delivered unanimously by a five-judge bench of the top court.
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Exclusive | Pak's Reham Khan on Imran Khan's ‘third marriage’: 'There is a difference between marrying and discharging responsibilities'
World | Feb 05, 2018, 05:27 PM IST"I think the court needs to decide whether Imran is friendly or trustworthy," Reham Khan said.
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Pakistan's Punjab govt moves Supreme Court challenging Lakhvi's bail
World | Apr 14, 2015, 02:46 PM ISTNew Delhi: Pakistan's Punjab government today moved the Supreme Court challenging bail granted to 26/11 terror attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi. The Punjab government in its petition pleaded the apex court that the Lahore High Court's had
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Pakistan SC wants Hindu marriage bill's draft approved
World | Jan 14, 2015, 01:16 PM ISTIslamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the Nawaz Sharif government to ensure that the proposed Hindu Marriage Registration Bill's draft is presented before the cabinet for final approval in two weeks, a media
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Pakistan SC forms bench to hear Lakhvi's case
World | Jan 06, 2015, 08:18 AM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan Supreme Court on Monday formed a two member bench to hear the detention case of alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, media reported.The bench headed by Justice Jawaad S
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Pakistan's Supreme Court admits plea against 2013 general election
World | Oct 25, 2014, 01:17 PM ISTIslamabad: The Pakistan Supreme Court has accepted a plea seeking to declare the 2013 general election null and void, a media report said on Saturday.The court has also ordered action against the officials responsible for
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Pakistan SC adjourns Nawaz Sharif disqualification issue till October 2
World | Sep 30, 2014, 07:10 AM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday adjourned till October 2 the hearing of a plea to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for allegedly lying to the Parliament over asking the army to mediate a truce
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Pak SC bars any unconstitutional steps against Government
World | Aug 15, 2014, 09:44 PM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan Supreme Court today issued an order against any unconstitutional step to remove the civilian government as anti-Sharif protests threatened political instability and possible military intervention in the coup-prone country.A larger bench of the
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Nawaz Sharif speaks tough, says 'might is right' law will not be accepted
World | Aug 13, 2014, 06:04 PM ISTIslamabad: Highlighting the supremacy of democracy, freedom of speech and independence of judiciary ahead of the two-mega anti-government rallies on August 14, the day Pakistan celebrates its 68th Independence Day, its Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif