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Pakistan Supreme Court orders anti-corruption chief to explain letter criticizing judges
January 31, 2013 by Brandon Gatto
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered the chief of the National Accountability Bureau, the government's anti-corruption agency, to appear before the tribunal in regard to a letter he wrote that criticizes the court's judges. The letter, written by retired Admiral Fasih Bokhari to.... [more]
Pakistan high court retracts PM's contempt charge
November 14, 2012 by Benjamin Minegar
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday retracted a contempt of court charge filed against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf after approving notification of his compliance with a June directive that ordered the revival of corruption charges against President Asif Ali Zardari. Pakistan's.... [more]
Pakistan PM to allow Switzerland to reopen corruption charges against president
September 18, 2012 by Sarah Paulsworth
Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf announced on Tuesday that he will allow Switzerland to reopen corruption charges against President Asif Ali Zardari. Appearing before the Supreme Court in connection with the ongoing standoff between Pakistan's judiciary and executive officials regarding.... [more]
Pakistan high court grants PM additional time to reopen presidential corruption case
August 27, 2012 by Sarah Paulsworth
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday granted Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf three additional weeks to urge Switzerland to reopen an old corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari. Ashraf appeared in court on Monday to explain why the court should not charge him with contempt for.... [more]
Pakistan president: blasphemy laws must not be misused
August 20, 2012 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said Monday that the country's blasphemy laws would not be misused to persecute religious beliefs. Zardari's comments came after an 11-year-old Christian was arrested last week for allegedly desecrating pages of a religious text. Police said after the girl's.... [more]
Pakistan high court orders PM to explain refusal to reopen case against president
August 8, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday ordered Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to appear before the court by the end of this month to explain his refusal to reopen the investigation into corruption allegations against President Asif Ali Zardari. Ashraf may also face contempt of court.... [more]
Pakistan high court postpones order to reopen investigation of president
July 25, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday granted another two weeks for the new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to comply with its order to reopen the investigation against President Asif Ali Zardari. The adjournment of the case came after the attorney general requested more time to resolve.... [more]
Pakistan president signs bill to shield PM from contempt proceedings
July 12, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday signed the Contempt of Court Bill 2012, which would shield senior officials from contempt of court proceedings. The bill was approved by both the lower and upper house of the national parliament on Monday and Wednesday, respectively. The new law is.... [more]
Pakistan lawmakers approve bill to shield PM from contempt proceedings
July 11, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
The National Assembly of Pakistan on Monday approved a bill that would shield senior officials from contempt of court proceedings. The move by the lower house of the country's parliament is seen as an attempt to exempt the new prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf from a possible upcoming contempt of.... [more]
Pakistan high court orders new PM to reopen investigation of president
June 27, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday ordered the country's new prime minister to reopen the investigation against President Asif Ali Zardari. With the order, the court gave Raja Pervez Ashraf, the new prime minister and former federal energy chief, until July 12 to respond to the order..... [more]
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