Judicial Activism & Judicial Dictatorship Archive
LUBP Stands in Solidarity with Hussain Naqi: The Supreme Court of Pakistan failed to take action against Takfiri, abusive and violent thugs. These thugs not only continue to challenge the writ of the Pakistani State. They also threatened SC judges, the Army chief and PM Imran
عدلیہ: مولوی مشتاق سے جسٹس جیلانی تک – عمار کاظمی: شہید بھٹو کی پھانسی سے پہلے بھی عدلیہ کی تاریخ قابل فخر نہیں تھی تاہم اس قتل کے فیصلے کے بعد سے یہ تاریخ اور بھی شرمناک ہوگئی۔بھٹو کے عدالتی قتل کے بعد پہلی با ر پاکستان میں سپریم
Critique of “The Emirate of TTP- by Babar Sattar”: While there are some errors and omissions in Babar Sattar’s “The Emirates of TTP (DAWN, August 12 2013 http://dawn.com/news/1035362/the-emirate-of-ttp) the idea of declaring the TTP and its apologists as anti-State is an interesting idea. It is refreshing to see
Rs 82 billion Ogra scam: Sifting myth from reality: Does a person who according to our right wing media and their tail wagging supporters in judiciary has caused the national exchequer a loss of Rs. 82 billion, wears handcuffs and looks haggard? Tauqeer Sadiq, a man who has
The real story about CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry – by Peja Mistri: The story is very simple though. IMC a criminal by nature Iftikhar Muhammad Chauhdary (IMC) proved to be a thief and criminal minded person. My late father used to say that never judge a person if he steals a
Judicial fast-track for the luckless PPP – by Ayaz Amir: Curiouser and curiouser… the more one sees of the ongoing drama the more room for amazement: a judicial fast-track for the luckless PPP, a Pakistan Railways slow-track for everyone else. Judging by the evidence, summoning an elected prime minister,
Fittay Moonh Tera Iftikhar Chaudhray – by Ahsan Shah: Iftikhar Chaudhry PCO Sworn Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan Constitution Avenue Islamabad Dear Mr. Chaudhry Big Shame on You All praises to Allah Almighty who tested the courage and patience of the brave Pakistani Nation, twice with “One Eyed
#IftikharPCO must resign!: In a blistering press conference, Senator Faisal Raza Abidi highlighted the hypocrisy of Pakistan’s Chief Justice. Some of the points raised 1. Documentary evidence of “Dr.” Arsalan Iftikhar using Chief Justice House for his business. While Daddy’s Court is going
Is a judicial dictatorship in the offing? – Noah Bukhari: The yet another unanimous decision of the Supreme Court against the contempt of court bill passed by both the houses of the legislature has been disappointing . The democratic constitutionalists in Pakistan are bewildered as to who will be
The Samosa and the Court – by Noah Bukhari: The Supreme Court allowed an appeal by the Punjab Bakers and Sweet Federation and set aside a notification by the Punjab government through which the price of a Samosa was fixed at Rs6. In 2009, the City District Government
The fabulous Mr. Zardari – by Aakar Patel: Cross-posted from The Express Tribune It is easy to feel admiration and not a little respect for President Asif Zardari, who turns 57 this week. Like Manmohan Singh, he rarely allows himself to be interviewed by his own media
Judicial coup is the only solution now! – by Ahsan Abbas: Hell be upon the people of NA151 who broke all the hopes of an “Improved IJI” The “Pious and Patriot” Jihadi coalition of PMLN, PTI, JI, SSP, under the leadership and command of “Leader of the Faithful” Chief Justice
Constitutional misbehaviour of the Pakistan Supreme Court (Part II) -by Justice Markandey Katju: Related posts: Pakistani Supreme Court has gone overboard – by Justice Markandey Katju (Supreme Court of India) Justice Louise Arbour concerned about direction of Pakistan’s Supreme Court After my article about the constitutional misbehaviour of the Pakistan Supreme Court was published
Pakistan govt to get rid of PM-hunter Chief Justice: Following the unceremonious exit of Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani at the hands of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, the government is contemplating to table a constitutional amendment for simplifying the cumbersome procedure of the impeachment of the
Justice or revenge? – by Realistic Voice: After four years of day and night struggle, honorable Chief Justice and his puppets (clapping hands) have succeeded to hunt the elected Government. At this very inappropriate time when the whole world is focusing on the issues of NATO
CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry should be asked to appear before Parliamentary Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges: Related post: Pakistan’s elected parliament must remove Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry In the light of recent commentaries by leading Pakistani and international lawyers including but not limited to Asma Jahangir, Justice Markandey Katju (Indian Supreme Court), Saroop Ijaz etc,
#IftikharMental: Pakistan social media abuzz with insult for country’s top judge: Related posts: Raja Rental? Pakistan’s new PM Raja Pervez Ashraf is guilty until proven guilty – by Ravez Junejo Five facts which go in favour of Pakistan’s new PM Raja Pervez Ashraf – by Ali Tahir 22 June 2012
Is Pakistan’s elected PM slightly less competent and way more corrupt than an average traffic cop?: Here is a quick comment on false neutrality which is a glaring feature of Mohammed Hanif’s recent article published in The Guardian. In his apparent criticism of an overstepping and politically biased Supreme Court, Mohammed Hanif tries to maintain false neutrality
Murder of Democracy in Pakistan – by Banda-e-Khuda: Why go through this gradual decay of democracy, why not make Ayman al-Zawahiri the Khalifa of Pakistan and be done with it. The Army is playing with the judiciary and democracy in Pakistan. It is a shameful day for
Timeline: Judiciary vs executive: The conflict between Pakistan’s executive orders and judicial authorities dates back to the era of Liaquat Ali Khan when the country was in its teething years. Throughout the course of Pakistan’s history the judiciary has played an integral role
Islami adalat lekin tirchi nigahen – by Syed Al Hassan: Cover note by the author Since long time I was thinking to make a website in support of PPP because I was tired of watching TV programs against PPP. There was no platform to say my words independently. But
Dictator Zardari Gets Slapped by Supreme Guardians of Justice – by Riaz Malik Hajjaji: I am sure that Pak Fauj appreciates how Moeed Yusuf, Shuja Nawaz and their colleagues watch out for them in Imperialist Amrika – even more when some of them dilute their mild criticism of army generals by also pointing towards the civilian “kleptocrats”
Raza Rumi’s apologetic insights on PM Gilani’s disqualification: Disclaimer: We have been informed that the views expressed by Mr. Rumi in his articles are his own, and should not be seen or presented as those of Jinnah Institute. Despite our agreements with Mr. Rumi on certain issues,
Tribute to a disqualified Prime Minister – by Asadullah Ghalib: According to Aseefa Bhutto Zardari (daughter of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and Asif Zardari): “PM Gillani I will stand by you the way you stood by Shaheed Mothrama Benazir Bhutto and President Zardari!” Source: Express, 21 June 2012
Pakistani Supreme Court has gone overboard – by Justice Markandey Katju (Supreme Court of India): Related posts: Constitutional misbehaviour of the Pakistan Supreme Court (Part II) -by Justice Markandey Katju Justice Louise Arbour concerned about direction of Pakistan’s Supreme Court Note: We applaud Justice Katju’s bold and principled stance on the Judicial Coup in
Pakistan’s CJ and 46583 slaps – by Raja M Asad Abbas: “Tareekh meain kisi judge ka nahi, awam ka faisla zinda rehta hae” (It is not the judges’ but the nation’s verdict which survives the course of history). These were the words spoken by President Asif Ali Zardari when he
The Arsalan case is buried under mediagate and Gilani’s exitgate – by Sabir Nazar: In the tradition of revered Urdu, I will also start my column with a pious story of honourable Qaziul Qazat Maulvi Omar Mushtaq from golden Islamic period Zia ud din Ayubi. Zia ud din Ayubi and his companion Hamid
The day justice was dispensed! – by Bahadar Ali Khan: A malifide intended PM has been disqualified. Every one on the streets is reciting ‘Va ja ul-hukke va zahaq-al-batil, Innul batila kana zahuka’. Finally piety, chastity and good has prevailed. There is fresh breeze of purity that is causing
Pakistan’s Judicial Coup – WSJ Article: The Pakistani Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday to dismiss Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani signals the unnatural death of another civilian government. While less dramatic than the military variety, this judicial coup—carried out on the pretext that Mr. Gilani refused
Judicial coup in Pakistan deflects attention from CJ’s son’s graft case: The Supreme Court, in claiming to represent the will of the people, has removed from power the people’s representative, saying that Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani stood disqualified from being a member of parliament and hence the office of the
Injustices Iftikhar et al, the Rottweilers of Aabpara, take a big bite off the PPP: By Ikhtiar Hussain Injustice Iftikhar might have been barking when he read the verdict against the Gillani who as prime minister represented 180 million people of Pakistan. His arrogance and sense of victory over Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was
We condemn army sponsored judical coup in Pakistan: We condemn Pakistan army sponsored Judicial Coup in Pakistan, which is an indirect attack by Pakistan’s military estabilshment on nascent democracy in this country. A three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja and Justice
PM disqualification case: The Supreme Court had another hearing on the long-drawn Prime Minister (PM) disqualification saga. After having being convicted of contempt of court, for not following up with Court’s order. PM Yousaf Raza Gilani was referred to the speaker of the
State institutions fostering the extremism: انتہا پسندی اور ریاستی ادارے پاکستان اور امریکہ کے درمیان جو ڈیڈ لاک سلالہ چیک پوسٹ پر حملہ کے ردعمل میں نیٹو سپلائی کے بند کرنے سے پیدا ہوا تھاٴ وہ بظاہر ختم ہوتا نظر آرہا ہےٴ وزیراعظم یوسف
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani concludes successful visit to UK: وزیراعظم یوسف رضا گیلانی کا دورہ برطانیہ کئی حوالوں سے انتہائی اہمیت کا حامل ہے۔ داخلی سطح پر یہ دورہ اس وقت ہورہا ہے جب پاکستان کی تاریخ میں پہلی مرتبہ ایک جمہوری حکومت اپنی پانچ سالہ آئینی معیاد
The Slap: When a woman hits another woman, in normal cases it’s an assault. If there are many witnesses, good, the assailant gets punished quickly. Open and Shut case, we move on. But Pakistan doesn’t do normal; even our assaults have deeper meanings
Najam Sethi’s fog of deceit – by Chaudhry Naseer Aslam: In presenting the current Judiciary and hyper ventilating media as a counter to Pakistan’s military establishment, (Overreach and Miscalculation, Friday Times Editorial, February 17th-24th, 2012) Najam Sethi remains consistent in his intellectual dishonesty. While presenting a token critique of