Consent of wife essential for Khula, Supreme Court rules
- 24-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has issued a significant and comprehensive ruling on khula and domestic disputes, holding that divorce through khula cannot be granted without the clear, informed and unambiguous consent of the wife. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi issued the detailed judgment, authored by Justice Shahid Bilal […]
Supreme Court describes jurisdictions of SC and Constitutional Court
- 06-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) are not bound to each other, they are equal courts, a division bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi said in a detailed verdict on jurisdiction. The key verdict interpreting the two courts’ jurisdictions said that the FCC’s decisions will be implementable […]
Supreme Court launches online multi-location hearings
- 22-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set a new benchmark in the delivery of digital justice by successfully launching multi-location court hearings using modern technology. For the first time, proceedings were conducted simultaneously with participation from multiple cities across the country. A bench seated in Islamabad heard cases while lawyers joined online from Quetta, […]
Supreme Court bans use of ‘Bakhidmat Janab SHO’ in police complaints
- 30-Jan-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has prohibited citizens from addressing police officers as “Bakhidmat Janab SHO” (Respected Sir) in complaints and official applications, marking a significant shift in the language used in police-citizen interactions, ARY News reported. The apex court emphasized that a Station House Officer (SHO) is a public servant and not a […]
Supreme Court grants bail to man accused of rape
- 15-Jan-2026
ISLAMABAD: A three judges’ bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday granted bail to a man accused of rape. “An allegation of an atrocious crime requires as serious investigation,” Justice Jamal Mandokhel remarked. “Accused Mudassir has vehemently refused to accept the allegation,” defence counsel told the court. Government lawyer said that the investigation […]
Supreme Court grants bail to Ismail Dahiri
- 13-Jan-2026
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Ismail Dahiri, a former special assistant to the chief minister of Sindh and estranged People’s Party leader. “A word, ‘powerful’ repeatedly attributed to the accused,” Justice Jamal Mandokhel said. “It was said that he is very powerful, who is he,” Justice Musarrat Hilali questioned. “The accused is […]
SC pendency drops to 33,796 as thousands of cases move to constitutional courts
- 26-Dec-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has released updated figures regarding its caseload following the transfer of matters to the newly formed constitutional benches, ARY News reported. According to the latest data, a total of 22,910 cases were transferred from the Supreme Court to the constitutional benches. Following this transfer, the number of pending […]
Full Court unanimously updates the supreme court rules, 2025
- 14-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court convened a Full Court meeting on Friday, after parliament passed the 27th constitutional amendment — prompting two judges to resign. According to the statement issued by the SC, the Full Court unanimously approved updates to the Supreme Court Rules, 2025. The revisions were based on recommendations prepared by a committee comprising […]
Supreme Court launches new public portal
- 21-Oct-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has launched a new Public Facilitation Portal to enhance public access, transparency, and efficiency in the judicial process. The portal, now live on the Court’s official website under the “Public Portal” link, serves as an interactive one-stop platform connecting citizens directly with the judiciary. It provides a range of […]
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $966 million in talc cancer case
- 07-Oct-2025
A Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma, finding the company liable in the latest lawsuit alleging its baby powder products cause cancer. The family of Mae Moore, who died in 2021, sued the company the same year, claiming Johnson & […]