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چیف جسٹس آف پاکستان نے نئے عدالتی سال کے آغاز سے پہلے سپریم کورٹ بار کے ساتھ ملاقات کی۔
Aug 13, 2026, 7:50 PM
The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the federal government and the Ministry of Law and Justice, demanding reports on why the president has not approved the appointment summaries for judges to the IHC and provincial high courts.
The Express Tribune
On National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced steps to reinforce legal protections and promote equality for the country’s minority groups. Both leaders reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice, tolerance, and unity, while citing historic constitutional foundations.
The Express Tribune
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The Islamabad High Court has directed the government to explain the constitutional ramifications of allowing the prime minister’s recommendations for judicial appointments to sit idle, after a petition raised concerns about a presidential delay.
Dawn
Pakistani MP Rukhsar Ahmed, on bail for alleged 1990s rape cases in Manchester, has refused to provide a date for his return to the UK.
the Guardian
The death of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali has taken a new turn after his parents filed a plea for exhumation, following a police conclusion of suicide. The family’s request was initially granted by a court but later postponed when they objected to the sudden reconstitution of a medico‑legal board. The case highlights persistent disputes over forensic reports and calls for stronger oversight in Pakistan’s investigative system.
Dawn
On August 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a 10‑page judgment against the trend of unnecessary adjournments in civil trials, urging advocates to manage their commitments more responsibly.
The Express Tribune
Mir Raza Ali’s father, Mir Hussain Ali, demands a proper investigation into his son’s death, calling the police’s focus on financial theories a diversion. He questions why the post‑mortem findings and crime scene were mishandled and points to evidence that contradicts police reports.
The Express Tribune
The Peshawar High Court declared the acting deputy superintendent position of Constable Ayaz Khan illegal, nullifying a September 2025 notification that had placed a Grade‑7 officer in a senior role. The ruling cites a breach of the Police Act and the rules governing officer appointments.
The Express Tribune
The United Nations Security Council denounced a suicide bombing in Swat that killed at least 16 Pakistani nationals and injured dozens. The Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility, and Pakistan warned that some terrorist groups still use Afghan safe‑havens to launch attacks. The council offered condolences and urged global cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice.
Dawn
Pakistan’s prisons are operating well beyond capacity, holding 113,214 inmates on an authorized space for 68,828, with 74.05% waiting for trial. A national declaration calls for legal reform and alternatives to incarceration.
The Express Tribune
An article examines how linguistic obstacles in Pakistani courts hinder litigants’ participation, questioning implications for fair legal proceedings.
Google News - Pakistan
Pakistan bishops have called for accountability after ongoing anti-Christian attacks.
Google News - Pakistan
The BBC reports on violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Rawalakot, Pakistan‑administered Kashmir, after a resident’s son was shot while standing for justice.
BBC World
A protester claims his son was shot while standing up for justice during violent demonstrations in a city of Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Google News - Pakistan
The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan presented a pensionary cheque to Mr. Hifz‑ur‑Rehman, the senior assistant registrar, as he retired from the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Google News - Pakistan
A new seminar has been proposed to bring officials from Pakistan and China together to discuss their justice systems and build stronger institutional ties. No specific details about the agenda, date, or participants have been released.
Google News - Pakistan
