Stories by Umer Mehtab

SC affirms state’s duty to protect right to life, prevent custodial violence

"Protection of law and to be treated in accordance with the law is the inalienable right of every citizen,” stresses Justice Mandokhail in a seven-page judgment.

Published 29 Nov, 2025 04:38pm

FCC to hear Arshad Sharif murder case on Dec 3

Two-member bench to hear case; respondents include foreign secretary, Islamabad IG and attorney general of Pakistan.

Published 28 Nov, 2025 06:01pm

In additional note, Justice Najafi says Noor Mukadam case direct result of ‘vice’ known as ‘living relationship’

Says engaging in such a relationship a “direct revolt against Almighty Allah".

Updated 26 Nov, 2025 07:39pm

5-member FCC bench to take up PTI leader Salman Akram Raja’s election tribunal plea on Tuesday

Larger bench constituted to hear the petition comprises Justices Aamer Farooq, Ali Baqar Najafi, Muhammad Karim Khan Agha, Rozi Khan Barrech and Arshad Hussain Shah.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 09:48pm

State must ensure every woman receives her rightful share in inheritance: SC

Justices Minallah, Hasan Rizvi's verdict dismisses man's appeal against SHC order upholding prior decisions that gave his sister share in father's property.

Published 16 Nov, 2025 02:52pm

Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as first chief justice of Federal Constitutional Court

COAS Asim Munir also attends ceremony held at Aiwan-i-Sadr; President Zardari appoints remaining six judges to FCC.

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 04:34pm

‘Constitution no more’: Justices Shah, Minallah resign from ‘diminished’ SC following passage of 27th Amendment

Former attorney general Makhdoom Ali Khan resigns from Law and Justice Commission.

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 09:22pm

Speculation about 27th Constitutional Amendment results in plea landing in Supreme Court

Petition refers to contemplation about establishment of constitutional courts by means of the proposed tweaks, says such an attempt will "destroy the independence of judiciary".

Published 07 Nov, 2025 03:55pm

SC Constitutional Bench refers plea against Mahrang’s detention to Practice and Procedure Committee

Decision comes after petitioner's lawyer argues that case should be fixed before a regular bench, not a constitutional bench.

Published 30 Oct, 2025 01:12pm

Supreme Court tells PHC to decide Shibli Faraz’s appeal against disqualification as senator

Dismisses request to issue stay order on ECP's notification and halt tomorrow's Senate by-election.

Updated 29 Oct, 2025 01:52pm

SC Constitutional Bench issues notice to ECP on Shibli Faraz’s appeal against disqualification

Omar Ayub withdraws his petitions against disqualification by electoral watchdog and de-notification by NA.

Published 27 Oct, 2025 01:24pm

Extra-judicial killings ‘worst form of violation’ of Constitution: Justice Minallah

Apex court judge says the rule of law is “eroded” when law enforcers take the law into their own hands.

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 08:41am

Interior ministry notifies ban on TLP following federal cabinet’s approval

Notification says federal govt has "reasonable grounds" to believe party is associated with terrorism.

Published 24 Oct, 2025 02:18pm

26th Amendment case: Justice Shahid Hassan says ignoring Article 191A akin to granting final relief

Justices Mazhar repeatedly questions how the provision that formed Constitutional Bench can be ignored; hearing adjourned till Nov 10.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:28pm

Justice Ayesha says 26th Amendment does not bar full court from hearing cases before Constitutional Bench

Counsel for veteran politician Afrasiab Khattak requests case be heard by "original full court"; hearing adjourned till tomorrow.

Updated 22 Oct, 2025 02:35pm

Two SC judges warn new code of conduct will restrict judicial freedom, create avenues for control

Justices Shah and Akhtar say “fear of being accused of ‘public controversy’ will compel judges to remain silent on matters of constitutional importance".

Updated 21 Oct, 2025 08:16pm

26th Amendment case: Justice Mazhar says regular, constitutional benches ‘branches of same tree’

Retired Justice Rizvi, another lawyer conclude their arguments; hearing adjourned till tomorrow.

Updated 22 Oct, 2025 11:31am

26th Amendment case: Justice Mazhar says regular benches cannot hear constitutional matters

Justice Mandokhail also cites Article 191A, which restricts benches other than CB from hearing such cases.

Updated 20 Oct, 2025 07:56pm

KP CM Sohail Afridi files petition in IHC to meet Imran in Adiala Jail

Also writes a letter to CJP, requesting the arrangement of a meeting with Imran.

Published 17 Oct, 2025 04:43pm

Petrol price slashed by Rs5.66, diesel by Rs1.39

Superior kerosene oil and light diesel oil price cut by Rs3.26 and Rs2.74, respectively.

Published 16 Oct, 2025 12:00am