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Whither an independent judiciary?
Jan 2nd
Noted lawyer and human rights activist Asma Jahangir has refused to appear before the judicial commission investigating the memo case as counsel for Mr Husain Haqqani. Ms Jahangir’s decision is a serious expression of no confidence in justice being delivered from either the court or the judicial commission. This has raised some serious questions regarding [...]
Supreme Court Declares Memo is Maintainable
Dec 31st
Supreme Court has released a short order and declared that the memo inquiry case is maintainable and an inquiry should be carried by judiciary to find the truth behind the scandal.
The extremists on both sides of the memo case have launched full attack…
Awan”s press talk didnt aim to disrespect judiciary: PM
Dec 27th
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani submitted in the Supreme Court of Pakistan his second explanator
Javed Hashmi Leaves PMLN and Joins PTI
Dec 25th
Javed Hashmi, Senior Vice President of PMLN and a symbol of democratic struggle has left PMLN and joined PTI, marking one of the biggest achievements of PTI till date. At the same time, it has been a dark day in history of PMLN and has greatly demorali…
Will protect institutions: Nawaz
Dec 24th
LAHORE: PML-N president Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday that he will strengthen institutions and would not allow any
Stop playing ‘dirty games’, Sanaullah tells establishment
Dec 22nd
Punjab Law Minister says that the military’s involvement in politics is the biggest threat to Pakistan’s democracy.
Government should hold elections immediately: Nawaz Sharif
Dec 21st
KARACHI: Instead of running a dysfunctional government, or trying to get the help of Washington to influence the security establishment in the country, it would be better for the present rulers to quit and announce elections as early as possible, PML-N chief Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said while talking to editors and senior anchorpersons of the [...]
Memogate case reply: President to meet Attorney General today
Dec 20th
The Attorney General had earlier ruled out the submission of Zardari’s reply in the Memogate case.
Grand alliance in India against corruption
Jul 4th
NEW DELHI: An all-party meet on Sunday agreed that a strong and effective anti-corruption bill should be brought in the monsoon session of the Indian parliament with consensus on maintaining the supremacy of parliament and established procedures, t…
Role of Supreme Court in Pakistan
Jul 4th
by Shaukat Masood Zafar
The Supreme Court has a special role to play in Pakistani system of government. It has two fundamental functions. On the one hand, the primary role of the Supreme Court is to interpret the Constitution and the law and to ensure …
