ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, on Thursday sharply criticised the practice of reserving government jobs for bureaucrats’ children, emphasising the need for a transparent, merit-based hiring system. “Are bureaucrats’ children somehow special? How can someone claim a job and say their future generations must also benefit?” Justice Isa remarked during a hearing … Read more
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. — SC website/File CJP’s remarks on judges’ extension “misinterpreted”. CJP Isa held off the record conversation with journalists. “Govt considering making position of CJP a fixed tenure post.” ISLAMABAD: Terming his recent “off the record” conversation with journalists misinterpreted, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has clarified … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that off-the-record comments made by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa during a conversation with journalists were “needlessly and inaccurately” reported, causing unnecessary sensationalism. Chief Justice Isa clarified that he had only refused to accept an extension through person-specific legislation. However, he did not state that he would … Read more
A screengrab of Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa taken during the broadcast of the SC Practice and Procedure Act. — PPI/File CJP Isa says he suggested extending tenure of other judges. Top judge says he’s unaware if he’ll be alive tomorrow or not. Chief justice of Pakistan says every judge has some inclination. ISLAMABAD: … Read more
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has written a letter to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, urging him to expedite the appeals against the Federal Shariat Court’s decision to eliminate the interest-based financial system. According to a JUI-F spokesperson, the letter appeals for the swift resolution of various banks’ appeals challenging last … Read more
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar speaking on the floor of the Senate in this undated picture. — APP/File Law minister says it’s unnecessary to discuss CJP’s extension. “2/3 majority should be discussed if extension has to be granted.” Gohar says no PTI’s lawmaker will vote for proposed amendments. Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer … Read more
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has refused an extension in his service tenure, according to a statement by Advisor to the Prime Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah. While speaking on a private media channel on Monday, Rana said that Justice Isa discussed the matter with the Law Minister and Attorney General, … Read more
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Qazi Faez Isa, has expressed concern over the conduct of some judges, stating that while the chairman and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) deserve respect, it is regrettable that certain judges make derogatory remarks, Express News reported. The remarks were made as the apex court issued a … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has intervened to prevent the removal of Rana Saeed as Chairperson of the Wildlife Board, while also suspending the notification that placed the Wildlife Board under the jurisdiction of the Interior Ministry. During a hearing concerning commercial activities in the Margalla National Park, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked, … Read more
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa has allocated 31,680 sqare feet of federal government land to the Balochistan government, to mark the celebration of Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day. In a letter sent via the Chief Secretary of Balochistan, it was announced that the land, measuring 31,680 square feet and located adjacent to the … Read more