News for 'Pakistan Supreme Court'

NIA opposes Navlakha's house arrest in SC, says he doesn't deserve any leeway

NIA opposes Navlakha's house arrest in SC, says he doesn't deserve any leeway

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The anti-terror agency, while referring to the evidence on record, claimed Navlakha was working in urban areas and assigned the job to unite intellectuals against government forces to defeat them.

Ex-Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif suffers angina attack

Ex-Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif suffers angina attack

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Pak SC orders govt to initiate treason case against Musharraf

Pak SC orders govt to initiate treason case against Musharraf

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the government to initiate a probe against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in the high treason case and complete the investigation without "unnecessary delay".

Pak SC order govt to initiate treason case against Musharraf

Pak SC order govt to initiate treason case against Musharraf

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the government to initiate a probe against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in the high treason case and complete the investigation without "unnecessary delay".

Swiss govt says cannot revive laundering cases against Zardari

Swiss govt says cannot revive laundering cases against Zardari

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Swiss government has officially informed Pakistan that it cannot revive cases of alleged money laundering against President Asif Ali Zardari as the matter is time-barred, Law Minister Zahid Hamid has said.

Zardari's decree protecting Gilani's decisions challenged

Zardari's decree protecting Gilani's decisions challenged

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's ordinance giving constitutional protection to all decisions made by former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani during the period he was disqualified, was on Tuesday challenged in the supreme court.

Zardari cancels Russia visit after Pak SC ousts Gilani

Zardari cancels Russia visit after Pak SC ousts Gilani

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called off a planned visit to Russia to attend a summit after the Supreme Court's disqualification of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani plunged Pakistan into a political crisis.

Zardari orders 'every possible step' to bring back Chisti

Zardari orders 'every possible step' to bring back Chisti

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday ordered authorities to take "every possible step" to bring home Dr Khalil Chishti, an ailing 80-year-old scientist who was recently granted bail by the Supreme Court after being given a life sentence in a murder case.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

Pak govt refuses to put Musharraf on trial for treason

Pak govt refuses to put Musharraf on trial for treason

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf's lawyers were not allowed to meet him on Monday at his residence, which has been declared a sub-jail, despite an order issued by the Supreme Court.

SC commission to probe rigging allegations: Sharif

SC commission to probe rigging allegations: Sharif

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Extending an olive branch to his opponents, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday announced to set up a commission of Supreme Court judges to probe the charges of rigging in the last year's elections.

'Unfazed' Zardari vows to fight challenges

'Unfazed' Zardari vows to fight challenges

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is unfazed by the Supreme Court's judgment declaring the National Reconciliation Ordinance as 'unconstitutional', and has vowed to face the challenges.

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'Section 153A is not meant to protect fragile sentiments of the majority Hindu community who choose to get offended by slogans celebrating the success of the Pakistani cricket team.'

'Pak SC will never get to uncover ISI's political cell'

'Pak SC will never get to uncover ISI's political cell'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, during the hearing on September 13 remarked that it was 'astonishing that the notification for the establishment of the ISI's political cell could not be found, while the cell had been active for decades'.

Haren Pandya murder case: SC convicts 12 people

Haren Pandya murder case: SC convicts 12 people

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The apex court, however, dismissed a PIL filed by NGO, Centre for Public Interest Litigation, seeking a court-monitored fresh probe in the Pandya murder case.

Wendell Rodricks: 'Fearful what the verdict will do to the next generation'

Wendell Rodricks: 'Fearful what the verdict will do to the next generation'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks is disappointed with the Supreme Court verdict that has ruled gay sex illegal.

BJP leader files complaint seeking Mani Shankar Aiyar's arrest

BJP leader files complaint seeking Mani Shankar Aiyar's arrest

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Aiyar's comments came days after Pakistan-based terrorists on February 10 killed seven persons in an attack at the Sunjuwan army base camp in Jammu.

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A fascinating glimpse from Somak Ghoshal's 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity.

NO proof to convict PM? Pak SC raps anti-graft agency

NO proof to convict PM? Pak SC raps anti-graft agency

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Pakistan's anti-graft body National Accountability Bureau on Thursday told Supreme Court that the evidence in a corruption case involving Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf was weak and unlikely to lead to conviction, a statement that irked the top court which directed him to submit to it all records of the investigation.

Summon in contempt case: Gilani files appeal in Pak SC

Summon in contempt case: Gilani files appeal in Pak SC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Citing precedents set by apex courts in countries like India, Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday filed an appeal in the Supreme Court seeking suspension of its order summoning him for framing of contempt charges over his failure to reopen graft cases against the President.

Gilani's ouster a 'judicial coup'? Pak media wonders

Gilani's ouster a 'judicial coup'? Pak media wonders

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

While Pakistan's right opposition parties as well as the mainstream Urdu media have welcomed the supreme court's verdict disqualifying Yousuf Raza Gilani as the prime minister, the country's liberal English newspapers have expressed serious reservations over the apex court's decision, describing it a judicial coup and stating that the judges' decision to play the role of judiciary, legislature and executive in Gilani's case, may find some takers. Amir Mir reports.

Pak orders the release of 442 Indian fishermen

Pak orders the release of 442 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Pakistani authorities issued orders for the release and repatriation of 442 Indian fishermen in the wake of a case filed in the Supreme Court regarding their unlawful detention.

Pak EC issues disqualification notice to Gilani

Pak EC issues disqualification notice to Gilani

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday issued a formal notice disqualifying Yousuf Raza Gilani as a member of Parliament, hours after the Supreme Court ordered it to do so.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Judiciary CANNOT disqualify me, says defiant Gilani

Judiciary CANNOT disqualify me, says defiant Gilani

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

A defiant Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said there is no law under which Pakistan's judiciary can disqualify him, days after his conviction by the supreme court for contempt.

1993 blasts: SC upholds death for Yakub, 5-yr jail for Dutt

1993 blasts: SC upholds death for Yakub, 5-yr jail for Dutt

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Actor Sanjay Dutt will have to undergo a jail term of more than three years, after the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, which, it said, was organised by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and others with the involvement of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence.

Why Gilani's conviction is a soft constitutional coup

Why Gilani's conviction is a soft constitutional coup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

With its judgment against Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, the Pakistan judiciary has in the name of rule of law ensured that there is neither any law nor any rule in Pakistan, says Sushant Sareen

Probe into distribution of funds among politicians by ISI

Probe into distribution of funds among politicians by ISI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Pakistan's Federal Investigation has formed a committee to probe the distribution of Rs 140 million among politicians by the Inter-Services Intelligence for rigging the 1990 general election.

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Authorities on Monday attached a house belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin's son in the city's Ram Bagh area, officials said.

Here's Shashi Tharoor's take on India-Pak WC match ban

Here's Shashi Tharoor's take on India-Pak WC match ban

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Tharoor's statement came just ahead of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA)'s a crucial decision on whether India should play Pakistan in the 2019 ICC World Cup in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.

Pak's EC decides not to disqualify Rehman Malik

Pak's EC decides not to disqualify Rehman Malik

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

In a major relief for Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Election Commission on Tuesday decided not to disqualify him as a legislator, weeks after the Supreme Court had said that he may lose membership of the Senate for making a false declaration about his citizenship.

Former Pak PM Gilani issues veiled threat to judiciary

Former Pak PM Gilani issues veiled threat to judiciary

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

As a fresh confrontation appeared imminent between Pakistan People's Party government and the judiciary, former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has warned that this time the ruling party will not take any "unconstitutional" move by the Supreme Court against his successor "lying down".

Pak parliament passes bill to protect leaders from contempt

Pak parliament passes bill to protect leaders from contempt

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Pakistan's parliament has passed a bill aimed at protecting top government leaders from contempt of court proceedings and countering the Supreme Court's efforts to pressure the premier to revive graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.The Senate or upper house approved the Contempt of Court Bill of 2012 by a majority after a heated debate late on Wednesday night. The bill was passed by the National Assembly or lower house of parliament on Monday.

Pak appeals in SC against JuD chief's release

Pak appeals in SC against JuD chief's release

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Pakistan's federal government and the authorities of Punjab province on Saturday filed two petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the release from house arrest of outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, wanted by India for the Mumbai terror attacks.

Pak's glamorous minister faces challenge within party

Pak's glamorous minister faces challenge within party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is facing a challenge from within her party, with Pakistan People's Party leader and parliamentarian Jamshed Dasti saying he will contest the next general election from her constituency in Punjab.

PPP asks workers to remain calm in wake of SC verdict

PPP asks workers to remain calm in wake of SC verdict

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party on Tuesday asked its workers to remain calm following Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's disqualification by the Supreme Court as the party leadership decides its future course of action in consultation with its coalition partners.

Musharraf meets aides over restoration of judges

Musharraf meets aides over restoration of judges

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Musharraf had deposed Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and other judges after he imposed emergency in November 2007. The judges had challenged the constitutional validity of the emergency imposed by him. Musharraf had replaced the judges with a hand-picked judiciary, who also validated his re-election as president.

Kohinoor belonged to Lord Jagannath: Odisha outfit after Queen's death

Kohinoor belonged to Lord Jagannath: Odisha outfit after Queen's death

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Shree Jagannath Sena, a Puri-based outfit, submitted a memorandum to the President, seeking her intervention to facilitate the process of bringing back the Kohinoor diamond to the 12th-century shrine.

Pak govt trying to prevent my testimony, says Ijaz

Pak govt trying to prevent my testimony, says Ijaz

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American Mansoor Ijaz, who has been summoned to appear before a Supreme Court-appointed panel probing the memo scandal, on Saturday accused the Pakistan government of preventing him from testifying in Islamabad next week.

Pak all set to lose another PM in clash with judiciary

Pak all set to lose another PM in clash with judiciary

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Political observers see in the continuing executive and parliament versus judiciary clash in Pakistan all the necessary conditions for a derailment of the democratic dispensation once again, reports Amir Mir from Islamabad