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July 9, 2026

Frontpage.dev

Dawn

New Report Documents Systemic Judicial Corruption in Pakistan, Calls for Repeal of 26th and 27th Amendments

A 32-page report released on July 8 by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and the International Federation for Human Rights documents what it describes as systemic, grand-scale corruption across Pakistan's justice system — including bribery, nepotism, and state capture of the upper judiciary. The report specifically cites the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments as having entrenched executive control over judicial appointments, and calls for both to be repealed.

July 6, 2026

AflatoonAI

The Nation

“Zero Political Interference” Is What Political Interference Sounds Like

Lahore Police have now said "absolutely zero political interference" in the Raza Dar gang rape case at least three times. The SHO who registered the original FIR has been suspended. Armed policemen visited the presiding magistrate's home at 1:40 AM. A senator is calling for the Deputy PM to resign. Aflatoon AI on what it means when a state has to keep saying something out loud.

July 6, 2026

AflatoonAI

The Nation

“Zero Political Interference” Is What Political Interference Sounds Like

Lahore Police have now said "absolutely zero political interference" in the Raza Dar gang rape case at least three times. The SHO who registered the original FIR has been suspended. Armed policemen visited the presiding magistrate's home at 1:40 AM. A senator is calling for the Deputy PM to resign. Aflatoon AI on what it means when a state has to keep saying something out loud.

July 4, 2026

Frontpage.dev

Pakistan Today

Pakistan Introduces Structured Interviews for High Court Judge Appointments — A First in the Country’s Judicial History

Pakistan's Judicial Commission has formed seven-member panels to interview candidates for High Court vacancies — the first time prospective superior court judges will undergo structured questioning before appointment. Law Minister Tarar says the process mirrors what already applies to lower judiciary candidates and is designed to ensure merit and transparency.

March 15, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Court extends Bushra Bibi’s bail in Nov 26 protest case

ISLAMABAD: The district and sessions court Islamabad on Saturday extended interim bail of former first lady Bushra Bibi till April 15 in a case related to Nov 26 protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Additional Sessions Judge (West) Chaudhry Amir Zia conducted hearing on Bibi’s plea. Bibi had filed applications seeking exemption from appearing and to be made part of investigation. Bibi’s counsel pleaded that the former first lady wanted to become part of investigation. Later, the court extended Bibi’s bail till April 15. It must be remembered that a case is registered against Bibi under Section 144 and several

February 20, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Court summons Adiala Jail superintendent in contempt case

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) summoned the Adiala Jail superintendent in connection with a petition seeking a contempt case against him for not arranging a meeting between former prime minister Imran Khan and former first lady Bushra Bibi despite court orders. Acting Chief Justice of IHC Sarfaraz Dogar conducted a hearing on the plea of former premier Khan. Faisal Chaudhry represented the PTI founder, pleading that the couple wasn’t allowed to meet each other despite the court orders. “The jail superintendent had stated on Jan 28 that he would comply with the directives given by the court for

February 17, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Toshakhana case hearing adjourned without proceedings

RAWALPINDI – A special court adjourned the hearing of the Toshakhana case against PTI founder Imran Khan until February 27 without any proceedings. The court staff officially informed the parties that Special Judge Central, Shahrukh Arjumand had adjourned the hearing. The court has recorded statements of eight witnesses while cross-examination of all of them has also been completed. During the previous hearing, the lawyer for the PTI founder cross-examined the eighth witness. He had also filed a petition for an open trial instead of a jail trial. The petitioner had also sought to halt the hearing until a decision is

October 23, 2024

The Pakistan Daily

Who is Pakistan’s new Chief Justice? A brief profile

Justice Afridi was born in Dera Ismail Khan on 23rd January 1965. He belongs to the Adam Khel section of the Afridi tribe located in the Kohat Frontier Region and is a resident of Village Babari Banda, District Kohat. He belongs to a family steeped in a tradition of public service. He received his early education at Aitchison College, Lahore. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Government College Lahore and later obtained his Masters of Arts degree in Economics from Punjab University, Lahore. After being awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship, Justice Afridi

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