Tag: Supreme Court of Pakistan

SC dismisses appeal against re-polling in PP-9

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday dismissed an appeal against the decision of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for re-polling in four polling stations of PP-9 Balochistan. Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi observed that the ECP has given reasons of unnatural voting turn out in said area. He remarked that about… Continue reading SC dismisses appeal against re-polling in PP-9

SC disposes of plea for votes verifications

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday disposed of a petition of Tehmina Doltana seeking re-verification of votes in her constituency after the case became ineffective. A three-member bench of the top court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa heard the case and disposed it off. It may be… Continue reading SC disposes of plea for votes verifications

SC abolishes disqualification of former MPA

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday abolished the disqualification of former MPA Samina Khawar Hayat in fake degree case. The court said that a seven member larger bench has already declared that one couldn’t be disqualified in a suo-motu case. This case would also be seen in light of the judgment… Continue reading SC abolishes disqualification of former MPA

SC expresses dissatisfaction on CDA’s reply over tree cutting in F-9 Park

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday issued written order regarding hearing of a suo-motu case against cutting of trees in F-9 Park, Islamabad. The top court  expressed concern over cutting of other trees along with paper mulberry and maintained its stay order till next date. The court also decided to seek… Continue reading SC expresses dissatisfaction on CDA’s reply over tree cutting in F-9 Park

SC orders ECP to conduct re-polling in PB-50 Qila Abdullah

ISLAMABAD, March 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday ordered Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to conduct re-elections in PB-50 Qila Abdullah, Balochistan. The court dismissed the decision of ECP for re-election in only six polling stations. The top court instructed the electoral body to ensure transparent polling in the provincial constituency. The petitioner’s lawyer… Continue reading SC orders ECP to conduct re-polling in PB-50 Qila Abdullah

SC serves notices to respondents in petition against extra taxes in electricity bills

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday served notices to respondents including the federal government in a case against imposition of alleged extra taxes in electricity bills. A three member bench headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah heard the aforesaid case. The petitioners’ lawyer adopted the stance that further and extra taxes… Continue reading SC serves notices to respondents in petition against extra taxes in electricity bills

SC to form larger bench in sugar price fixation case

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday sent the matter of fixation of sugar price to the judges committee for formation of a larger bench to hear the case. A three member bench, headed by by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah heard the case. Sugar Mills Association’s Counsel Shehzad Ata Elahi argued that… Continue reading SC to form larger bench in sugar price fixation case

SC adjourns federation’s appeal regarding tax collection by Cantt Boards

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday granted time to Sindh’s Advocate General to take instructions from provincial government in an appeal pertaining to tax collection by cantonment board across the country. The court, however, maintained it stay order against the order of Sindh High Court (SHC) for returning of the tax… Continue reading SC adjourns federation’s appeal regarding tax collection by Cantt Boards

Misreporting of judgment in proscribed literature case created misunderstanding: apex court

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday said that many misunderstandings have been created owing to the misreporting of a judgment on the release of a person accused of distributing the proscribed literature.            A press release issued by the SC in the matter said that an impression… Continue reading Misreporting of judgment in proscribed literature case created misunderstanding: apex court

SC dismisses plea against 2024 general elections

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to annul the February 8, 2024 general elections and imposed a fine worth Rs 500,000 on petitioner for non-appearance. A three-member bench presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat… Continue reading SC dismisses plea against 2024 general elections

SC adjourns Z.A Bhutto reference till Feb 26

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday adjourned the hearing till February 26, in a presidential reference pertaining to the death sentence of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. A nine-member larger bench presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa heard the reference. Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Mansoor… Continue reading SC adjourns Z.A Bhutto reference till Feb 26

SC summons petitioner in plea against elections

ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday summoned the petitioner in personal capacity in a plea seeking to annul elections. A three-member bench of the top court presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali, heard the case. At the… Continue reading SC summons petitioner in plea against elections

SC directs Evacuee Trust to upload details of Temples, Gurdwaras

ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) to upload the details of all Temples and Gurdwaras in the country on the website along with pictures. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, hearing the case, remarked that this is the property of certain minorities and… Continue reading SC directs Evacuee Trust to upload details of Temples, Gurdwaras

SC reserves verdict in appeal against termination of Shaukat Saddiqui

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday reserved its verdict in an appeal against the termination of Justice Shaukat Aziz Saddiqui as a judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC). A five-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Amin ud Din Khan, Justice Jamal… Continue reading SC reserves verdict in appeal against termination of Shaukat Saddiqui

SC summons Qasim Suri in election rigging case

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday summoned former deputy speaker national assembly and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Qasim Suri in person next month in an appeal against orders of re-election in NA-265. The court sought a report from the Registrar’s Office within three weeks on non-fixation of Qasim Suri’s… Continue reading SC summons Qasim Suri in election rigging case

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