Mulayam receives International Jurists Award

Mulayam receives International Jurists Award London: Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry have been awarded the prestigious International Jurists Award 2012. Yadav, former defence minister and ex-chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, was selected for the award for his unflinching "contribution to the advancement of the bar and the bench." "His support to the development of the legal fraternity is unparalleled in the world," said the citation read out at...
11:24 AM, May 29, 2012

Notice issued to Gilani's son over chemical import

Notice issued to Gilani's son over chemical import Islamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Musa and a top bureaucrat in a case relating to alleged irregularities in the import of a large amount of chemical Ephedrine, commonly known as "poor man's cocaine" and used to make a medicine for colds, flu and asthma. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry ordered Ali Musa Gilani and Principal...
05:24 PM, Apr 10, 2012

No more hearing opportunity to Musharraf: Pak SC

No more hearing opportunity to Musharraf: Pak SC Islamabad: Pakistan Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry on Monday said former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, a "proclaimed offender" in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case, could not be given another opportunity for further hearing as he failed to appear before the court and surrender. Chaudhry made the remarks when a three-judge bench led by him resumed hearing a petitioned filed by slain former premier Bhutto's ex-protocol officer Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam, who has...
08:24 PM, Apr 09, 2012

Ijaz asks Chief Justice to guarantee his security

Ijaz asks Chief Justice to guarantee his security Islamabad: American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the main accuser in the memo scandal, has said he is willing to come to Pakistan to testify on the issue if Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry provides an assurance about his security, according to a media report on Monday. Ijaz made the demand in an email written to the Chief Justice, Geo News channel reported. Ijaz said the Chief Justice should give an...
12:33 PM, Jan 31, 2012

Pak: SC notice to ISI, Military Intel chiefs

Pak: SC notice to ISI, Military Intel chiefs Islamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued notices to the heads of the ISI and the Military Intelligence besides other senior officials to explain the circumstances that led to the death of four men while allegedly in the custody of security agencies. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry issued the notices on Wednesday after admitting a petition filed by a woman whose three sons were picked up by...
01:02 PM, Jan 26, 2012

Taliban flogging: Girl makes U-turn, denies flogging

Taliban flogging: Girl makes U-turn, denies flogging CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry had ordered a hearing into the public flogging of the girl. ...
12:55 AM, Apr 06, 2009

Iftikhar Chaudhry takes charge as Pak chief justice

Iftikhar Chaudhry takes charge as Pak chief justice Chaudhry, other members of SC Bar association to resume on Tuesday. ...
09:17 AM, Mar 22, 2009

Pakistani stocks surge on judges' restoration

Pakistani stocks surge on judges' restoration Dealers say volume will start building at the Karachi Stock Exchange. ...
10:41 AM, Mar 16, 2009

Pak braces for lawyers' march, bans rallies

Pak braces for lawyers' march, bans rallies Lawyers plan 'long march' to Islamabad to press for deposed judge's restoration. ...
11:49 AM, Mar 11, 2009

Pak Supreme Court withdraws media gag order

Pak Supreme Court withdraws media gag order Townsville: An unbeaten century by Under-19s skipper Unmukt Chand led India to the quadrangular tournament title in Australia, beating the hosts by seven wickets in the final on Sunday. The visitors overpowered the Australians by chasing down a modest 195-run target with 44 balls to spare. India, though, should thank the format to be in the final. The four-team tournament featured a semi-final stage. So despite losing all three league...
04:38 PM, May 12, 2008

'Deposed Pak Chief Justice won’t quit’

'Deposed Pak Chief Justice won’t quit’ Lahore: Discarded Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has decided to skip Pentangular Cup - one of the country's premier domestic events - in order to regain his place in the national team. Kamran got permission to skip the Pentangular Cup tournament that began at different venues in Pakistan on Thursday and play in Bangladesh Premier League in order to regain his place in the national team. Dropped from the Pakistan team...
11:28 AM, Apr 13, 2008

New PM sidelines Mush, releases sacked judges

New PM sidelines Mush, releases sacked judges Sachin Tendulkar is just 33 runs away from milestone hundredth international ton. ...
08:41 PM, Mar 24, 2008

'With or without uniform, Musharraf can be re-elected'

'With or without uniform, Musharraf can be re-elected' Attorney Gen Qayyum said Musharraf could be re-elected as President. ...
09:09 PM, Sep 06, 2007

Pak govt mature in accepting CJ verdict: Kasuri

Pak govt mature in accepting CJ verdict: Kasuri Kasuri said Pak showed maturity and majority in accepting SC's verdict. ...
12:15 PM, Jul 21, 2007

I will return to office soon, says Chaudhry

I will return to office soon, says Chaudhry There are rumours of a rapprochement between Chaudhry and Musharraf. ...
10:48 PM, Jul 20, 2007
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