SC behind every party to ensure elections on Feb 8, says CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday said the Supreme Court had repeatedly emphasised that it was standing behind every political party for the sake of elections slated to be held on Feb 8, 2024. The observation came during the hearing of a contempt of court petition moved by the PTI against Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and government authorities for … Continue reading SC behind every party to ensure elections on Feb 8, says CJP

Govt shouldve consulted AGP before enacting SC laws says CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Friday observed that laws like the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Act, 2023, which expands the scope of a review petition, should have been enacted after taking advice from people like the attorney general for Pakistan (AGP), who have experience with litigation. He said the apex court would welcome any remedy provided in … Continue reading Govt shouldve consulted AGP before enacting SC laws says CJP

Judiciary cannot assume role of executive, says CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday observed that the judiciary cannot assume the role of the executive even though the suo motu jurisdiction provided the top court an opportunity to look into matters involving breach of fundamental rights. The apex judge made these remarks during the hearing of a case pertaining to amendments in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law … Continue reading Judiciary cannot assume role of executive, says CJP