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SC moved against illegal allotment of plots to former CJP, others
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court was requested on Monday to take suo motu notice of the illegal gratification in allotment of residential plots to the then chief justice of Pakistan Sheikh Riaz Ahmed and others by National Police Foundation (NPF), Islamabad in their Housing Scheme in E-11 Sector of the federal capital.
The application for suo motu notice was filed by Dr Muhammad Aslam Khaki, an Islamic jurist and Supreme Court advocate, under article 184 (3) of the constitution,
The application for suo motu notice was filed by Dr Muhammad Aslam Khaki, an Islamic jurist and Supreme Court advocate, under article 184 (3) of the constitution,
CJP warns against underestimating SC’s powers
ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Tuesday warned against underestimating Supreme Court's powers, saying people doubting the apex court's authority should avoid such thinking.
The CJP was heading a three-member bench that included Justice Muhammad Sair Ali and Justice Ghulam Rabbani and was hearing a contempt of court petition filed by Independent Media Group (Geo TV) against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
The CJP was heading a three-member bench that included Justice Muhammad Sair Ali and Justice Ghulam Rabbani and was hearing a contempt of court petition filed by Independent Media Group (Geo TV) against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
NJP targets largely achieved: CJP
ISLAMABAD - The targets set in the National Judicial Policy two years ago have largely been realised and actions have been taken against the corrupt judicial officers and staff members, Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry said on Saturday. "In line with the constitutional mandate and with a view to respond to the increasing public confidence in the judiciary, we launched the National Judicial Policy in June, 2009. The targets set by the policy have largely been realised. Actions were
Provision of cheap & quick justice is responsibility of state: CJP
ISLAMABAD - Addressing the meeting of the National Judiciary Policy Committee on Saturday, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said to provide cheap and quick justice is the responsibility of the state.
He said Judicial Policy has been evolved to ensure the access to the justice. He said almost all targets of the National Judicial Policy have been achieved
He said Judicial Policy has been evolved to ensure the access to the justice. He said almost all targets of the National Judicial Policy have been achieved
Acquittal in fOREX SCAM case – Inquiry report sent to CJP
KARACHI - The inquiry report into the acquittal of eight suspects in Khanani and Kalia money laundering case was sent to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudry on Monday. Earlier, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah had presented the sealed report to Sindh High Court (SHC) Chief Justice Musheer Alam. The SHC chief justice had initiated a probe on the directive of CJP, who took suo motu notice of the comments from Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General
CJP dismisses Grade-18 officer
ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday dismissed Ishtiaq Ahmad, Private Secretary (BPS-18), because of his willful absence from duty during his period of deputation at the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Secretariat. According to a press release issued by the Supreme Court, Ishtiaq remained absent from 16.1.2010 to 8.6.2010 when he was working on deputation with the FTO Secretariat Lahore. He was directed to report at Quetta, but instead of joining the duty, he
CJP warns future violators of Constitution
ISLAMABAD - If anyone tries to abrogate the constitution in the future, he will have to face unparalleled resentment from the legal-judicial fraternity, civil society and the media, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on Saturday.
"In the wake of historic struggle for the restoration of independent judiciary in the country, no adventurer will dare to abrogate or deviate from the constitution. If anyone dared then he would have face unparallel
"In the wake of historic struggle for the restoration of independent judiciary in the country, no adventurer will dare to abrogate or deviate from the constitution. If anyone dared then he would have face unparallel
Where’s the stay order on Punjab govt, asks CJP
ISLAMABAD - Taking notice of statements that the Punjab government was functioning under a stay order granted by the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Friday said that anyone intending to make such statements must first gather information from the Supreme Court registrar, "instead of maintaining a version which is not supported by the apex court's record."
The CJP said this while heading a five-member bench conducting hearing on a case
The CJP said this while heading a five-member bench conducting hearing on a case
FIA DG’s allegations – CJP orders SHC to ascertain veracity
ISLAMABAD - Taking notice of a statement by Federal Investigation Agency Director General Waseem Ahmed that owners of Khanani and Kalia foreign exchange company had used heavy bribes to ensure their release, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday directed the Sindh High Court to probe into the matter by appointing a senior judge to ascertain the veracity of the claims and submit a report within seven days. The SHC chief justice has been directed to
CJP to administer oath to new KBA body on 5th
KARACHI Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will administrate oath to the newly-elected office bearers of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) on March 5, KBA office bearers announced on Thursday at Karachi bar association office.
Addressing a press conference at the KBA office, the association's president, Muhammad Aqil Awan, and secretary-general, Syed Hyder Imam Rizvi, said that the oath-taking ceremony will be held at the premises of the Sindh High Court,
Addressing a press conference at the KBA office, the association's president, Muhammad Aqil Awan, and secretary-general, Syed Hyder Imam Rizvi, said that the oath-taking ceremony will be held at the premises of the Sindh High Court,
Ad hoc appointments – SCBA, PBC tell CJP they are worried
ISLAMABAD - Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Asma Jahangir and Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) Vice Chairman Latif Afridi on Friday held a meeting with Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and apprised him about their reservations over a recent full court meeting of the Supreme Court that decided to appoint two retired Supreme Court judges on an ad hoc basis.
Talking to reporters later, Asma said that they had "apprised the CJP about their reservations
Talking to reporters later, Asma said that they had "apprised the CJP about their reservations
Ignoring court orders – Govt on confrontational path: CJP
ISLAMABAD - The government has started confrontation with the Supreme Court by not implementing its orders, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on Tuesday. The chief justice was heading a seven-member special bench comprising Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed, Justice Muhammad Sair Ali, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday, which was hearing a suo motu case against the alleged corruption in
Accountability of judiciary a must: CJP
LAHORE - Economic and social inequality is growing especially because of corruption and is destabilising the society, Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on Saturday. Addressing a seminar titled, Dispensation of Justice - Challenges ahead', organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on Saturday, the CJP said the gap between the haves and the have-nots was constantly increasing, therefore, planners must devise safety networks for the poor and downtrodden
Reko Diq case – Country sovereign and capable of foiling foreign...
ISLAMABAD - Heading a four-member Supreme Court bench on Wednesday, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry observed that Pakistan was a sovereign state with a potential to foil any foreign conspiracy.
"Until the time we maintain our sovereignty, no conspiracy can be hatched against the integrity of the country," he said. The bench, also consisting of Justice Muhammad Sair Ali, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday, was hearing a number of
"Until the time we maintain our sovereignty, no conspiracy can be hatched against the integrity of the country," he said. The bench, also consisting of Justice Muhammad Sair Ali, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday, was hearing a number of
Constitutionalism ensures democracy: CJP
HYDERABAD DECAAN/ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that whenever a country is ruled by the chosen representatives under the dispensation of constitution, the good governance is strengthened. Delivering his key note address at the inaugural session of the 17th Commonwealth Law Conference in Hyderabad, India, on Sunday, he said the existence of an independent judiciary was necessary for the enforcement of fundamental rights, trade and
CJP spends busy day in India
HYDERABAD DACCAN - Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who is on a visit to India in connection with the 17th Commonwealth Law Conference in India's Hyderabad Deccan, spent a busy day on Saturday.
He participated in the patron chief justices' meeting of the Commonwealth member states. The meeting discussed many important professional issues related to the functioning of judiciary and the Commonwealth. Chief Justice of India Justice SH Kapadia and
He participated in the patron chief justices' meeting of the Commonwealth member states. The meeting discussed many important professional issues related to the functioning of judiciary and the Commonwealth. Chief Justice of India Justice SH Kapadia and
Justice Javed Iqbal acting CJP
ISLAMABAD - Justice Javed Iqbal, a senior Supreme Court judge on Friday took oath as the acting chief justice after the incumbent CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry left for India to attend an international conference. Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan administered the oath. Justice Javed Iqbal will be working as acting CJP until Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry returns after attending the 17th Commonwealth Law Conference in Hyderabad, India.
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