Pakistan Supreme Court

Pak SC dismisses appeal against suspension of Sharif's sentences in graft case

Sharif is currently in jail after an anti-corruption court sentenced him on December 24 to seven years in jail in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills graft case.

Jan 14, 2019, 17:36 PM IST

Pakistan Supreme Court bans Indian films, television shows again

Pakistan's Supreme Court has reintroduced a ban on Indian films and television shows being broadcast on the country's local channels.

Oct 27, 2018, 20:13 PM IST

Over 470 Indians languishing in Pak jails, most are fishermen: Report

In its report furnished before the apex court, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said about 357 Pakistanis were confined in the Indian jails.

Jul 29, 2018, 20:21 PM IST

Pakistan Railways has losses worth billions, functions on obsolete model

An audit officer has revealed to the country's top court that Pakistan Railways has seen no major development in the last 70 years.

Jul 24, 2018, 18:43 PM IST

How can a commando be so afraid to return to his country: Pakistan SC asks Pervez Musharraf

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf did not appear in the court for a lifetime disqualification case filed against him by the Peshawar High Court. SC also unblocked his passport and computerized national identity card (CNIC) to facilitate his travel.

Jun 13, 2018, 14:48 PM IST

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif faces inquiry for allegedly laundering billions to India

Pakistan's Geo News -quoting a statement released by The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) - has reported that an inquiry has been ordered against the former PM of the country for $4.9 billion across the border. 

May 08, 2018, 16:31 PM IST

Pakistan man freed after spending nine years in jail on false blasphemy charges

Put in jail in September of 2008, the accused was let off by Pakistani Supreme Court due to lack of evidence.

Dec 30, 2017, 12:37 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif re-elected head of Pakistan's ruling PML-N

Nawaz Sharif was on Tuesday re-elected as the president of the ruling PML-N, allowing the ousted Pakistan prime minister to stage a political comeback with "full force".

Oct 03, 2017, 20:36 PM IST

Pakistan court summons Nawaz Sharif, children in two more corruption cases

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his children were on Thursday summoned by an anti- graft court to appear before it on September 19 in two more corruption cases.

Sep 14, 2017, 13:54 PM IST

'Aggressive' Nawaz Sharif attacks judges for ousting him as Pakistan Prime Minister

An aggressive Nawaz Sharif, leading a mammoth rally from Islamabad to his hometown Lahore, on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Supreme Court for ousting him as Pakistan`s Prime Minister.

Aug 10, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz Sharif to be next Pakistan PM, Shahid Abbasi as interim PM

Shehbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab has been announced as the next prime minister of Pakistan whereas former Petroleum Minister and senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will be appointed as the interim Prime Minister, Pakistani media said on Saturday. 

Jul 29, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

Shehbaz Sharif to be next Pakistan PM as Nawaz Sharif quits after Panama Papers case verdict

Nawaz Sharif's brother and Pak's Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been appointed as the next Prime Minister of Pakistan. 

Jul 28, 2017, 18:53 PM IST

Nawaz's days are not over, party stands united, says PML-N after Pakistan SC ruling in Panama Papers case

Pakistan's ruling party - PML-N - put up a brave front after the country's top court disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for life in the Panama Papers case on Friday.
 

Jul 28, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

Three strikes for Pakistan`s political survivor Sharif

The corruption controversy erupted with the publication last year of 11.5 million secret documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca documenting the offshore dealings of many of the world`s rich and powerful.

 

Jul 28, 2017, 16:32 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif quits as PM after being disqualified by Pakistan SC in Panama Papers case

Nawaz Sharif stepped down as the Prime Minister of Pakistan minutes after the country's highest court unanimously disqualified him for life after an investigative panel found his family's wealth was far above their earnings in the Panama Papers case.

Jul 28, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

Pakistan Supreme Court concludes Panama case hearing against Nawaz Sharif and his family

The three-member bench headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal and comprising Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Ijazul Ahsan did not immediately give any date to give its judgement.

Jul 21, 2017, 15:10 PM IST

D-Day for Nawaz Sharif as Pakistan SC resumes hearing in Panamagate case

Strict security measures are in place in and around the Supreme Court. Around 700 policemen, along with Rangers personnel and officials of the local administration, have been deployed for the hearing.

Jul 17, 2017, 10:50 AM IST

Panamagate: D-day for Nawaz Sharif as Pakistan SC set to hear parties' reply over JIT report

The Pakistan Supreme Court (SC) will on Monday hear responses of all the parties on the Panamagate joint investigation team's (JIT) report.

Jul 17, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

Pakistan Supreme Court clears Maryam Nawaz in Panama Papers case

The Pakistan Supreme Court has cleared Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s daughter Maryam Nawaz in the Panama Papers case, a media report said on Friday.

Apr 21, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

Pakistan Supreme Court rejects call to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday ruled there was insufficient evidence to order Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s removal from office over corruption allegations levelled by the opposition, but it ordered further investigations.

Apr 21, 2017, 15:27 PM IST