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March 1, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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5 more judges nominated for SC’s constitutional benches

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan nominated five more judges for the constitutional benches of the Supreme Court of Pakistan by the majority of its total membership. As per the declaration of the meetings, the judges from SC including Mr. Hashim Khan Kakar, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, Mr. Shakeel Ahmad, Mr. Aamer Farooq and Mr. Ishtiaq Ibrahim are nominated for the constitutional benches of the top court. The three meetings of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan were held in the Conference Room of the Supreme Court Building at Islamabad. In the first meeting, the commission appointed district and session judges included

February 14, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Newly appointed judges take oath as SC judges

Six newly appointed judges took oath as the Supreme Court judges at a ceremony in Islamabad on Friday. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi administered the oath to them. The newly sworn-in judges included: Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, Justice Shakeel Ahmad, Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim. Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb of Islamabad High Court took oath as Acting Judge of the Supreme Court. The ceremony was attended by the judges of Supreme Court and lawyers.

January 27, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja’s term ends

ISLAMABAD: The term of Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja and two members of the Election Commission ended. According to election laws, the selection of a new Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan (CEC) must be completed within 45 days. However, consultations between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub have not yet started. Government sources stated that Sikandar Sultan Raja will continue to serve as Chief Election Commissioner until a new appointment is made, as per the Constitution and the 26th Amendment. Similarly, members from Sindh and Balochistan will continue their duties until

January 25, 2025

Raja Furqan Ahmed

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Malik Riaz will be extradited back to Pakistan, says journalist Hamza Azhar Salam

LAHORE: Renowned investigative journalist and editor of The Pakistan Daily, Hamza Azhar Salam, has asserted that property tycoon Malik Riaz will be extradited to Pakistan to face justice. Speaking at a press conference, Salam emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating, “No matter how powerful someone is, they must be held accountable.” He noted that previous governments had remained silent on Malik Riaz’s alleged misconduct, underscoring the need for accountability. “Our duty is to speak the truth, and we bow only before Allah, not before Malik Riaz,” Salam remarked, reiterating the journalist’s commitment to uncovering corruption and

January 23, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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No judicial commission, no more talks, says Sahibzada Hamid Raza

PTI’s negotiation committee spokesperson, Sahibzada Hamid Raza, stated that the party would not participate in the fourth round of talks without a formal announcement regarding the establishment of a judicial commission to probe the May 9 incidents. Raza urged the government to formally declare its willingness to establish the judicial commission. “Once the commission is announced, we can hold another meeting to discuss its Terms of Reference (ToRs),” he said. He further underlined that if the demand is not met, PTI will refrain from participating in the fourth round of negotiations. Meanwhile, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan also linked

January 14, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Rising Terrorism Linked to NATO’s Leftover Weapons, Says Former PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar

Islamabad: The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) launched its Pakistan’s Comprehensive National Security Profile 2024 at the Institute of Regional Studies in Islamabad. The event was attended by diplomats, think tank representatives, policy experts, and business leaders. The report provides a detailed analysis of Pakistan’s security landscape, with a focus on the evolving strategies of militant groups. Former Caretaker Prime Minister Senator Anwar ul Haq Kakar, the Chief Guest, attributed the rise in terrorism to the proliferation of NATO’s leftover weapons and gadgets now in the hands of militants. “We cannot afford to leave this region like