Category: 1. Pakistan

  • JCP approves chief justices of Islamabad, Peshawar, Sindh and Balochistan high courts

    JCP approves chief justices of Islamabad, Peshawar, Sindh and Balochistan high courts





    JCP approves chief justices of Islamabad, Peshawar, Sindh and Balochistan high courts

    Pakistan


    Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting chaired by CJP Yahya Afridi


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    • Justice Sarfraz Dogar approved as Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court

    • Justice SM Attique Shah’s name approved for top judge at Peshawar High Court

    • Justice Rozi Khan and Justice Junaid Ghaffar to head Balochistan and Sindh high courts respectively






    ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of permanent chief justices for four high courts.

    Justice Sarfraz Dogar has been approved as Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, Justice SM Attique Shah of the Peshawar High Court, Justice Rozi Khan as Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, and Justice Junaid Ghaffar as Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.

    According to sources, the meeting of the Judicial Commission was chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi to consider appointments for permanent chief justices of the high courts of Sindh, Balochistan, Peshawar, and Islamabad. The names of the three most senior judges from each court were reviewed during the session.

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    The Judicial Commission comprises 13 permanent members. However, in the case of High Court Chief Justice appointments, the number of commission members rises to 16, and a majority of at least nine members is required for the approval of a nomination.

    The Judicial Commission includes the Chief Justice of Pakistan, four judges of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General, two government representatives, and two opposition members.

    In addition, Ahsan Bhoon represented the Pakistan Bar in the commission, while Roshan Khursheed Bharucha, nominated by the Speaker of the National Assembly, also participated. For the appointment of provincial Chief Justices, the relevant Provincial Law Minister, a representative of the High Court Bar, and a former High Court judge were also present at the meeting.

    Justice Mansoor Shah raises objection

    Senior Supreme Court judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah raised an objection during a Judicial Commission meeting, demanding that a decision on the 26th Constitutional Amendment be made before proceeding with any appointments.

    Justice Muneeb Akhtar and two PTI members of the commission supported his stance.

    Justice Mansoor objected during the proceedings, insisting that the unresolved issue of the 26th Amendment should be addressed first. PTI’s judicial commission members and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Law Minister also backed his view.

    Earlier, PTI Senator Ali Zafar, a member of the Judicial Commission, spoke to the media outside the Supreme Court. He reiterated PTI’s stance that the most senior judge should be appointed as Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court. He added that the matter of judges’ seniority in the IHC is still pending in an intra-court appeal.

    He emphasized that until a final decision is made on the seniority matter, further discussions should be avoided. “Our position will be reflected in our vote,” he said, without disclosing how PTI members plan to vote.

     

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  • Pakistan to expand Gwadar Port to boost maritime trade, regional connectivity-Xinhua

    ISLAMABAD, July 1 (Xinhua) — Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs on Tuesday announced a comprehensive plan to expand operations at Gwadar Port by establishing new shipping lines and introducing a ferry service to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the ministry said in a statement.

    Chairing a meeting here, Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the initiative is part of a broader strategy to boost regional connectivity, enhance Pakistan’s maritime trade, and develop Gwadar into a major transshipment and logistics hub in the Arabian Sea.

    The federal minister added that the expansion would support growing trade with Central Asia and the Middle East, while positioning Gwadar as a central node in regional supply chains.

    As part of the initiative, the ministry also plans to launch a ferry service from Gwadar to GCC countries to provide affordable and direct maritime transport for passengers and cargo.

    Located in the county’s southwest Balochistan province, the port is a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

    Launched in 2013, the flagship project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative connects Gwadar port with Kashgar in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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  • Crimes in ICT reduced by 59% over last one year: Talal – RADIO PAKISTAN

    1. Crimes in ICT reduced by 59% over last one year: Talal  RADIO PAKISTAN
    2. Islamabad police announce significant crime rate drop, major case breakthroughs  Ptv.com.pk
    3. Two SSPs to investigate murder of retired brigadier’s son  Dawn
    4. Police still without leads in Faheem Sardar murder case  nation.com.pk
    5. IO changed in murder case  The Express Tribune

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  • India, Pakistan exchange list of prisoners, fishermen; 159 Indians await repatriation despite completing sentences – ANI News

    1. India, Pakistan exchange list of prisoners, fishermen; 159 Indians await repatriation despite completing sentences  ANI News
    2. Pakistan and India exchange prisoner lists, urge expedited repatriation  Ptv.com.pk
    3. 700+ prisoners named in India-Pakistan list exchange  Daily Times
    4. Jailed fishers, struggling families: A Palghar story  Times of India
    5. India calls for early release of 53 civilian prisoners, 193 fishermen languishing inside Pakistan jails  Tribune India

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  • PM rules out closure of national academic, cultural institutions – RADIO PAKISTAN

    1. PM rules out closure of national academic, cultural institutions  RADIO PAKISTAN
    2. PM Shehbaz rules out closure of academic, cultural institutions  nation.com.pk
    3. PM’s commitment to cultural institutions wins praise from Heritage Minister  Associated Press of Pakistan
    4. PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms commitment to protect, strengthen literary, scientific institutions  Daily Lead Pakistan

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  • Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners – RADIO PAKISTAN

    1. Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners  RADIO PAKISTAN
    2. Pakistan and India exchange prisoner lists, urge expedited repatriation  Ptv.com.pk
    3. Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners in biannual exchange  Geo.tv
    4. India Pak exchange lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in custody  The Economic Times
    5. India urges Pakistan to expedite release and repatriation of Indian prisoners, including fishermen  IANS LIVE

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  • Islamabad, New Delhi share prisoners’ details under consular access agreement

    Islamabad, New Delhi share prisoners’ details under consular access agreement



    Representational image of inmates behind jail bars. — Unsplash/File

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Tuesday exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody, in accordance with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, which requires the exchange to take place twice a year—on 1st January and 1st July.

    According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan handed over a list of 246 Indian or believed-to-be-Indian prisoners—comprising 53 civilians and 193 fishermen—to a representative of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

    Simultaneously, India shared with a Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi a list of 463 Pakistani or believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners, including 382 civilians and 81 fishermen.

    Pakistan has called for the immediate release and repatriation of all Pakistani nationals who have completed their sentences and whose nationality has been verified.

    Islamabad also requested special consular access for all believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners, including those with physical or mental health conditions, to expedite the confirmation of their national status.

    In its communication, Pakistan further urged India to grant consular access to all prisoners still awaiting it, and to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all Pakistani detainees in Indian custody.

    The Foreign Office reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to prioritising humanitarian matters and affirmed its continued efforts to secure the early return of all Pakistani prisoners held in Indian jails.

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  • Pakistan, India share lists of prisoners in biannual exchange

    Pakistan, India share lists of prisoners in biannual exchange

    Representational image shows prisoners sitting inside a dark lockup. — AFP/File
    • Pakistan seeks access to detainees with physical, mental conditions.
    • India urged to provide consular access to Pakistani prisoners.
    • FO reaffirms humanitarian focus, seeks safe return of prisoners.

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Monday exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody, in line with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, which mandates the exchange of such information twice annually — on January 1 and July 1.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Pakistan handed over a list of 246 Indian or believed-to-be-Indian prisoners, including 53 civilians and 193 fishermen, to a representative of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

    In parallel, India provided a list of 463 Pakistani or believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners — comprising 382 civilians and 81 fishermen — to a diplomat from Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi.

    Pakistan has called for the immediate release and repatriation of all Pakistani nationals who have completed their sentences and whose nationality has been verified. 

    Islamabad also requested special consular access for all believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners, including those with physical or mental health conditions, to expedite the confirmation of their national status.

    In its communication, Pakistan further urged India to grant consular access to all prisoners still awaiting it, and to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all Pakistani detainees in Indian custody.

    The Foreign Office reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to prioritising humanitarian matters and affirmed its continued efforts to secure the early return of all Pakistani prisoners held in Indian jails.


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  • Punjab CM directs to ensure law & order during Muharram – RADIO PAKISTAN

    1. Punjab CM directs to ensure law & order during Muharram  RADIO PAKISTAN
    2. Sindh seeks suspension of cellular services on 10th Muharram  Geo.tv
    3. Army to be deployed across country for security during Muharram  Dawn
    4. Punjab deploys over 232,000 policemen for Muharram security  Dunya News
    5. Govt launches ‘cyber patrolling’  The Express Tribune

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  • 59% reduction in heinous crimes in ICT over last one year: Talal – RADIO PAKISTAN

    1. 59% reduction in heinous crimes in ICT over last one year: Talal  RADIO PAKISTAN
    2. Islamabad police announce significant crime rate drop, major case breakthroughs  Ptv.com.pk
    3. Police still without leads in Faheem Sardar murder case  nation.com.pk
    4. IO changed in murder case  The Express Tribune
    5. Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhary addressing a press conference.  Associated Press of Pakistan

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