Tag: Constitution

ECP can’t initiate action against politicians: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Fakharud Din G Ibrahim has said constitution provides no room for initiation of action against the politicians in Asghar Khan...

Khuzdar situation reflects denial of constitution: SC

Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on Wednesday said the month-long shutter down strike in Khuzdar district of Balochistan was tantamount to a complete denial...

Justice, democracy, law, constitution emerged triumphant: Naik

Law Minister Farooq H Naik has said justice; democracy, law and constitution have emerged victorious today. He was talking to media men Wednesday outside...

SC not to retreat ‘even an inch’ from constitution: CJ

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on Saturday said the Supreme Court would not retreat even an inch from the constitution in its...

Follow the constitution, not SC orders, AG tells ECP

In a surprise move against the Election Commission’s decision to de-notify 11 lawmakers in pursuance of the Supreme Court’s order in the dual nationality...

SC decision beyond constitution not acceptable: Khursheed Shah

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khursheed Shah has said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is the pioneer of the constitution and any decision...

Judges required to protect, defend constitution: CJ

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday said judges were required to preserve, protect and defend the constitution of Pakistan. Addressing the opening ceremony...

‘When the cat is away, the mice will play’

With the devolution of the major ministries and divisions to the provinces under the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the federal government still exercises forcible control...

Democracy due to supremacy of constitution and rule of law: CJ

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on Thursday that democracy and assemblies were running due to the supremacy of constitution and rule of law....

Judges ensure authorities comply with constitution: CJ

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on Saturday said courts had the power to revoke any law if it was found in violation...

President for early constitution of commission on new provinces

President Asif Ali Zardari Friday said that he looked forward to early constitution of the commission that would look into the issues of the...

CJP asks legal fraternity to stand by supremacy of constitution

There is a massive responsibility on the shoulders of the legal fraternity to stand by supremacy of constitution and rule of law, Chief Justice...

Constitutional breakdown in Balochistan: CJP

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Tuesday said there was a constitutional breakdown and a complete lack of order in Balochistan. Resuming hearing in Balochistan...

LRCA suspends its Secretary for violating constitution

The Executive Committee of Lahore Region Cricket Association on Friday suspended its Secretary Mian Javed Ali for gross violation of LRCA constitution. President, LRCA...

Striking down contempt law would bring crisis, says AG

Attorney General of Pakistan Irfan Qadir said on Thursday that judiciary was not above the law and constitution of Pakistan, adding that striking down...

A tussle too many

According to a recent press report, President Asif Ali Zardari said that all organs of the state must function within their defined roles as...

Theoretical debates

Practical repercussions The parliament amends and feeds into the constitution. The constitution affects how the parliament does the aforementioned. Debating which one is more supreme...