News for 'Pakistan Supreme Court'

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Monday rejected former prime minister Imran Khan's plea seeking the suspension of the non-bailable warrant issued against him in the Toshakhana case.

India reached out to countries on CAA, NRC: MEA

India reached out to countries on CAA, NRC: MEA

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The CAA does not change basic structure of Constitution, MEA spokesperson said at a media briefing.

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'...The more the Pakistan army becomes weaker, then there is every possibility that terrorist groups may create more anarchy in Pakistan.'

26/11 plotter Lakhvi's release order by Islamabad court

26/11 plotter Lakhvi's release order by Islamabad court

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday suspended the detention order of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind, and ordered his immediate release, drawing India's ire.

Undeclared B'desh-model govt functioning in Pak: Gilani

Undeclared B'desh-model govt functioning in Pak: Gilani

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Months after the Supreme Court unseated him, former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has claimed that an 'unannounced Bangladesh-model government' is functioning in Pakistan in the presence of a 'worthless' parliament that has no say in decision-making.

Pak SC orders time-bound probe into memo scandal

Pak SC orders time-bound probe into memo scandal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

In a major setback to Pakistan's embattled government, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered a time-bound probe into the memo scandal, a decision that could add more pressure on President Asif Ali Zardari and Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani.

India among 34 countries where marital rape is not a crime

India among 34 countries where marital rape is not a crime

Rediff.com11 May 2022

According to a United Nation Women report, most of these 34 countries were developing nations including Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Laos, Mali, Senegal, Tajikistan and Botswana.

Pakistan blocks major highways to Islamabad

Pakistan blocks major highways to Islamabad

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Continuing their tough stance against activists and lawyers, Pakistani authorities on Friday blocked all major highways leading to Islamabad to prevent a protest march demanding reinstatement of sacked judges, from reaching the capital. Police and paramilitary forces today blocked another group of activists marching from Balochistan's capital Quetta to Sukkur in Sindh and arrested the Supreme Court Bar Association President Ali Ahmed Kurd along with some others.

Ijaz moves Pak SC to record his statement abroad

Ijaz moves Pak SC to record his statement abroad

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Citing security concerns, Mansoor Ijaz, the central character in the memo scandal, on Saturday asked the Supreme Court to allow him to record his statement before a judicial commission outside Pakistan.

Pak govt ask SC to review order on reopening graft cases

Pak govt ask SC to review order on reopening graft cases

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Setting the stage for a fresh slugfest with an assertive Supreme Court, Pakistan government on Tuesday asked it to review its order for reopening graft cases against the President and said the cabinet has not taken any decision to write to Swiss authorities over the issue.

Launch Musharraf's trial for treason: Pak govt asks SC

Launch Musharraf's trial for treason: Pak govt asks SC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The Pakistan government on Monday asked the Supreme Court to launch treason proceedings against former dictator Pervez Musharraf for imposing emergency in 2007, the first time the civilian administration has sought the criminal prosecution of a military ruler.

10 years later, 26/11 trial continues to drag in Pak court

10 years later, 26/11 trial continues to drag in Pak court

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The case is being tried in the Anti-Terrorism Court since 2009. There has hardly been any case in any ATC in Pakistan that is pending for over nine years.

I wasn't dangerous when in govt, but I'll be now: Imran

I wasn't dangerous when in govt, but I'll be now: Imran

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Imran has questioned the judiciary to explain the motive behind opening its doors at midnight.

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hit out at Gandhi over his claims of being under surveillance by intelligence agencies and accused him of maligning India on foreign soil.

Pak PM pledges transparent probe into 1990 poll rigging

Pak PM pledges transparent probe into 1990 poll rigging

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday pledged a transparent and impartial probe into the rigging of the 1990 general election by some politicians and military officers, in line with a Supreme Court order and to punish the guilty according to the law.

Belagavi bar on MP's visit defies Amit Shah's commitment, say Maha parties

Belagavi bar on MP's visit defies Amit Shah's commitment, say Maha parties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said the state should stand firmly behind people in the Marathi-speaking areas of neighbouring Karnataka and appealed to political parties not to behave in a way that would hurt them.

Renowned Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir no more

Renowned Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir no more

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Known for her outspoken nature and unrelenting pursuit for human rights, Asma, 66, was the first woman to serve as the President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan.

Pak govt to file 'exile deal' with Sharifs in SC

Pak govt to file 'exile deal' with Sharifs in SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The government claims the deal bars the deposed prime minister from entering the country before the completion of a ten-year exile.

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

No prime minister in Pakistan's recent history has survived long in office after appointing an ISI chief who did not have the army chief's confidence. Imran may be no exception, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

Pak leaders agree to set up military courts to try terrorists

Pak leaders agree to set up military courts to try terrorists

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

After initial reservations, Pakistan's political leaders on Friday agreed to amend the constitution to set up military courts for speedy trial of terrorists in the aftermath of the deadly Peshawar school attack.

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2023

On May 24, 2022, a trial court in the national capital had awarded life imprisonment to Malik, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, after holding him guilty of various offences under the stringent anti-terror law-Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)-- and the Indian Penal Code.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will approach UN if India violates Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Will approach UN if India violates Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Aziz said unilateral revocation of the treaty can pose a threat to Pakistan and its economy.

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The global agency said there are "serious deficiencies" on the part of the country in checking terror-financing and it lacks an effective system to deal with it.

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif barred from holding office for life

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif barred from holding office for life

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

A five-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar, gave the unanimous verdict on several identical petitions pertaining to the duration of disqualification of a politician under Article 62(1)(f) of the Pakistan Constitution, reported Samaa TV.

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon likely to be hanged on July 30

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon likely to be hanged on July 30

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Yakub Memon, a convict in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, is likely to be executed on July 30 if the Supreme Court turns down his mercy plea. It will be the first execution in the serial blasts, which left over 250 dead.

Prime Minister Gilani may be in more trouble

Prime Minister Gilani may be in more trouble

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

In yet another embarrassment for the beleaguered Pakistan government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended the licence of a lawyer close to President Asif Ali Zardari, as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani faced the possibility of a case being filed against him for alleged misuse of authority.

BJP's dig at Rahul: Just because you're not bright, doesn't mean...

BJP's dig at Rahul: Just because you're not bright, doesn't mean...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

While the whole world is using good words to describe India, its main opposition leader is claiming on foreign soil that the country has been destroyed and democracy is no longer there while the judiciary and the media are in a bad shape, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra told reporters.

Nawaz Sharif re-elected as PML-N chief

Nawaz Sharif re-elected as PML-N chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Sharif, 67, had to step down as the chief of the PML-N after he was disqualified as the prime minister by the Supreme Court on July 28 in the Panama Papers scandal.

Katju writes to Zardari, pleads for Sarabjit's release

Katju writes to Zardari, pleads for Sarabjit's release

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Days after the Supreme Court gave nod to Pakistani prisoner Khalil Chishti to visit his country, Press Council Chairperson Justice Markandey Katju has appealed to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to grant freedom to Sarabjit Singh, who is lodged in a jail there. In a letter addressed to Zardari, he said, "The Indian Supreme Court had recently allowed Chishti to go back to Pakistan. I, therefore, appeal to you in the name of humanity to release Sarabjit Singh," he wrote.

PM addresses nation, urges people to shun bitterness

PM addresses nation, urges people to shun bitterness

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Modi said the way each section of the society welcomed the verdict reflects India's ancient traditions of amity and harmony.

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan and ECB and CA to put pressure on N Srinivasan to step down as ICC chairman on moral grounds following the Indian Supreme Court's verdict on Thursday.

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is currently serving a life term, on a plea by the National Investigation Agency seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif booked in murder case

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif booked in murder case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Lahore Police on Friday finally registered a murder case against Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his brother Shahbaz, key cabinet members and senior officials for their role in the killing of 14 supporters of Tahir-ul Qadri in the city, meeting a major demand of the fiery cleric.

Triple talaq against women's rights, Centre to tell SC

Triple talaq against women's rights, Centre to tell SC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The Union law ministry will file a consolidated reply on the issue in the apex court by the end of this month.

SC verdict on activists' arrests vindicates Pune police, says Fadnavis

SC verdict on activists' arrests vindicates Pune police, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Fadnavis said the decision of the top court proved that there was no conspiracy behind action by the state police against Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha.

26/11 accused Lakhvi to seek acquittal in Pak SC

26/11 accused Lakhvi to seek acquittal in Pak SC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Buoyed by a Pakistan court's order -- that stated that the trial of terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab cannot be separated from that of the seven Pakistani suspects arrested for planning the terror siege on Mumbai -- Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi plans to file a petition in the Supreme Court seeking an acquittal. "We will approach the Supreme Court in a few days, following the Lahore high court's order," said Lakhvi's lawyer Khwaja Sultan.

Panel to redraw J-K assembly constituencies to submit report next week

Panel to redraw J-K assembly constituencies to submit report next week

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delimitation Commission, mandated to redraw the assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, is set to submit its report to the government next week, sources said on Thursday.

Haj scam: Pakistan PM's son accused of corruption

Haj scam: Pakistan PM's son accused of corruption

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Two Pakistani members of Parliament have accused Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son of being involved in corruption in the hiring of accommodation for Haj pilgrims, the Supreme Court has been told.

Imran Khan's party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election 'stolen'

Imran Khan's party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election 'stolen'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

India has slammed Pakistan for its decision to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any action to alter the status of the militarily-occupied region has no legal basis.