CJP orders withdrawal of Supreme Court austerity measures
- 12-Jun-2026
The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi has ordered the discontinuation of austerity measures previously implemented in the Supreme Court, with the policy set to formally end from 15 June 2026. Supreme Court of Pakistan austerity measures included a four-day workweek (Monday to Thursday), a 50% reduction in petroleum fuel allocations for official […]
Ishaq Dar discusses Middle East tensions with his Turkish counterpart
- 11-Jun-2026
Pakistan and Turkiye have expressed the hope for an early understanding among all parties which would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region. The understanding to this effect was reached during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan. […]
Monal restaurant case: FCC raises questions over Supreme Court verdict
- 11-Jun-2026
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) heard a review petition regarding the closure and demolition of Monal restaurant, while the federal government supported the plea seeking reconsideration of the earlier decision. During the proceedings, the court rejected an immediate request to reopen the restaurant and raised several questions regarding the Supreme Court’s earlier judgment ordering its […]
SC calls acid attack an offence worse than murder, urges National Rehabilitation Fund
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has described acid attacks as an offence “worse than murder,” while upholding the life sentence of a man convicted of throwing acid on a woman in Faisalabad. In a detailed judgment authored by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, the apex court dismissed the appeal of convicted Abdul Manan and maintained his […]
SC cuts life sentence of woman convicted of husband's murder
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday reduced the life sentence of a woman convicted of murdering her husband to 14 years in prison. A bench headed by Justice Hashim Khan Kakar heard the appeal filed by Afshan Sahar against her life imprisonment sentence. During the hearing, the defense counsel argued that the crime occurred in […]
Noor Mukadam Case: SC upholds Zahir Jaffer's death sentence
- 04-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The high-profile Noor Mukadam murder case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the death sentence of the main convicted Zahir Jaffer by dismissing his review petition. The judgment was announced by a three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar after a long hearing. Earlier, during the hearing, the counsel of Zahir Jaffer, Khawaja […]
SC hears convict's acquittal plea in illegal organ removal case
- 03-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a growing number of illegal organ removal and transplant cases in the country. Justice Hashim Kakar on Wednesday made the observation during the hearing of an appeal by a doctor convicted for fraudulently removing a man’s kidney after allegedly luring him with a job offer. A three-member […]
Consent of wife essential for Khula, Supreme Court rules
- 24-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has issued a significant and comprehensive ruling on khula and domestic disputes, holding that divorce through khula cannot be granted without the clear, informed and unambiguous consent of the wife. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi issued the detailed judgment, authored by Justice Shahid Bilal […]
FCC petition seeks restoration of Ali Amin Gandapur as KP CM
- 21-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Federal Constitutional Court seeking restoration of Ali Amin Gandapur as the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Thursday. A petition filed by Sher Afzal Marwat in the constitutional court pleaded to the FCC to declare the former KP chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation […]
SJC dismisses five complaints against CJP Yahya Afridi
- 21-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has unanimously dismissed five complaints filed against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday, ARY News reported. According to the SJCl, the complaints were related to various matters from 2016, 2022, and 2025, including allegations concerning judicial decisions and appointments. One complaint, numbered 246/2016, alleged violations […]