Listen to the article Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah called the delay in scheduling the magistrate powers case a “contempt of court”, urging Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to deal with the matter expeditiously. In a letter co-signed by Justices Ayesha Malik and Aqeel Abbasi, concerns were expressed over the handling of court orders, Express … Read more
A descendant of one of Victims of Jack the Ripper demanded a new investigation into one of history’s most notorious serial killers, after DNA evidence suggested the murderer was a Polish barber. The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized the dark slums of Whitechapel, east London in 1888, has remained a … Read more
PTI General Secretary Salman Akram Raja (left) and Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah. — Screenshot/X/@salmanAraja/PID/File The PTI reiterates its demand for the release of “political prisoners”. Raja says January 31 is the “deadline” for negotiations. Government does not propose to release Imran Khan: Sanaullah. ISLAMABAD: As crucial talks between the … Read more
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif speaks during a speech in London on December 22, 2024. — YouTube/Geo News Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday held the judiciary responsible for the delay in the case involving those responsible for the violence and riots of May 9, 2023 until its logical conclusion. In a hard-hitting speech from London, … Read more
These file photos show Justice Mansoor Ali Shah (left) and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. — Supreme Court of Pakistan website Justice Mandokhail declines to comment on the 26th Amendment. As per Justice Shah’s suggestions, they will be considered in the December 16 meeting. “The draft rules will be submitted to the JCP for final approval … Read more
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah. — Supreme Court of Pakistan website/record The 26th Amendment grants a majority to the JCP executive: Justice Shah. According to him, the new composition of the JCP presents risks for “political appointments”. “In the absence of rules, the JCP’s procedures would be unconstitutional.” Senior Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court … Read more
Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. — Website/SC file Telephone wiretapping procedure provided for by law: AAG Amir Rehman. The Court is not interested in reports or the law, but in results: Justice Amin. SC issues notice to Advocate General and adjourns the hearing. ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail has termed the existing … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting on law and order situation on December 9, 2024. — PID The Prime Minister reiterates the government’s commitment to maintaining stability in the country. He asks the government not to allow anyone to jeopardize the economy through disorder. Directs the reinforcement process to identify those inciting trouble. … Read more
Senior Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court Mansoor Ali Shah addressing an event in Islamabad on December 7, 2024. — Geo News Live/YouTube Justice Shah emphasizes the importance of children’s voices in legal proceedings. “Children are an integral part of the present,” said the Senior Puisne Justice. It calls for the creation of child-friendly courts … Read more
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of the SC speaking during an event at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad on June 27, 2024. —Facebook/@lawandjusticecommissionofpakistan The outcome of these petitions remains uncertain: Judge Mansoor. SC judge speaks against appointment of additional judges by JCP. The question of the appointment of judges should be postponed, he demands. ISLAMABAD: … Read more