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Judges receiving threatening letter continues to Lahore High Court and Supreme Court | Tax Amendment bill presented in Parliament | Election Commissioner gives more powers to magistrate in election matter | The 6 Judges letter remained unattended by Supreme Judicial Council | Lawyers hold strict protest against the interference of Intelligence agencies involvement in judiciary damaging justice and fairness in society

Month: February 2024

UN Court Declines Urgent Measures in Gaza, Notes ‘Perilous’ Situation in Rafah

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declined South Africa’s request for urgent measures to safeguard Palestinians threatened by a potential Israeli ground assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. In a statement released on Friday, the ICJ acknowledged the “perilous” situation in Rafah, emphasizing the need for immediate implementation of provisional measures previously …

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Chief Justice of Pakistan Demands Evidence Amid Allegations of Election Rigging

In response to serious allegations made by Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha regarding his involvement in election rigging on February 8, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has demanded concrete evidence to substantiate the claims. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has demanded concrete evidence to support allegations made by …

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Rawalpindi Commissioner Resigns, Blames Chief Justice and Election Commissioner for Election Rigging

 In a shocking turn of events, Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha resigned from his post on Saturday, citing his involvement in election rigging within his division. Addressing a press conference at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Chattha admitted to the rigging, revealing that his guilt had driven him to attempt suicide earlier in the day. He confessed …

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Analysis of Police Brutality in Law enforcement

POLICE BRUTALITY: The Police Order 2002 empowers police to protect the basic rights of the residents of a region as provided in the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. To protect the rights of the residents, the law empowers police officials with some administrative authority over the civilians to maintain law & Order. But the question is… …

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Quetta Bar Association Calls for Complete Court Boycott in Protest Against Election Commissioner

In a bold move reflecting widespread discontent, the Quetta Bar Association has announced a comprehensive boycott of all court proceedings to protest against the Election Commissioner’s actions. The association alleges that the Election Commissioner divulged results contrary to the people’s mandate, prompting an outcry from various political parties. Joined by representatives from across the political …

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Islamabad High Court Website Close-Down for 48 Hours

The Islamabad High Court’s website, a vital platform for accessing online case lists and details, remained inaccessible for the past two days, causing inconvenience to lawyers, litigants, and other users. The abrupt shutdown left many individuals compromised, unable to retrieve essential case-related information. The website serves as a crucial resource for lawyers and litigants, offering …

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Sindh High Court Directs ECP to Expedite Verdicts on Election Complaints

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has taken a significant step in addressing challenges to election results, disposing of petitions related to over 40 constituencies of the National and Sindh assemblies in Karachi. In a session presided over by a two-judge bench led by SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmad Abbasi, the court directed the Election Commission …

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