Sabih Ul Hussnain

Jan 17, 2025 | thefridaytimes.com | Sabih Ul Hussnain

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) convened two meetings on Friday to consider nominations for the appointment of Additional Judges to the Islamabad High Court and the High Court of Balochistan. The sessions, held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad, resulted in the nomination of several candidates for judicial positions, with decisions made by both majority and unanimous votes.

Jan 17, 2025 | thefridaytimes.com | Sabih Ul Hussnain

The Accountability Court of Islamabad announced its judgment in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Friday, convicting former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The court sentenced Khan to 14 years and Bibi to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment, respectively. Both convicts were also fined Rs1 million and Rs500,000, respectively. Failure to pay the fines will result in an additional six months of imprisonment for Imran and three months for Bibi.

Jan 16, 2025 | thefridaytimes.com | Sabih Ul Hussnain

The delay in judicial appointments is hindering the effective functioning of Pakistan's judiciary, according to key legal voices, who have stressed the need for swift action to address the shortage of judges. The ongoing crisis in the judicial system, with its significant backlog of cases, is exacerbated by the lack of timely appointments, thereby undermining the foundation of justice for the public.

Jan 16, 2025 | thefridaytimes.com | Sabih Ul Hussnain

On the special directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a three-day training program aimed at enhancing the capacity of Customs prosecutors, conducted by the Ministry of Law and Justice in collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue, concluded in Karachi. The first two training sessions under the program were held in Islamabad and Lahore, with participants from KP and GB also in attendance. This event marks the final training of the series.

Jan 14, 2025 | thefridaytimes.com | Sabih Ul Hussnain

The Ministry of Defence informed the top court on Tuesday that those accused of orchestrating the riots on May 9 could face trial in military courts, setting the stage for significant legal proceedings. The Ministry of Defence’s counsel, Khwaja Haris, informed the Constitutional Bench (CB) of the top court that the alleged masterminds of the May 9 conspiracy would be tried in military courts.