Business community welcomes selection of judicial members in CAT, ATIR KARACHI: Business community has welcomed selecting judicial members in the Customs Appellate Tribunal (CAT) and the... Published 10 Jun, 2021 03:22am
Business & Finance Reko Diq case: BVI high court decision ‘big victory’ of Pakistan's stance, says govt Addressing media persons on Wednesday, the minister said that the decision will also provide economic relief to the country. Published 26 May, 2021 02:13pm
Pakistan PM terms Bashir Memon's allegations ‘baseless,’ says he never asked him to file reference against Justice Faez Isa The PM said he had only directed Memon to investigate the iqama (work permit) case of PML-N's Khawaja Asif. Why would I order Memon to file a reference when I knew he could not do so against the sitting judge, the PM said. Updated 30 Apr, 2021 10:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS The Sussexes "I reckon The Khan has something in common with the Sussexes - Harry and Meghan Published 30 Apr, 2021 05:06am
Pakistan Farogh, Shahzad deny Memon’s allegations ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Law and Justice Dr Farogh Naseem and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior and... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Pakistan Shahzad Akbar sends legal notice to ex-FIA DG over 'slanderous accusations' "My lawyers have issued legal notice to Bashir Memon for his lies and slanderous accusations with malafide and without any evidence," Akbar announced. Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:59pm
Pakistan New accountability courts are being established: Farogh Naseem He said new ordinance will be introduced to appoint the judges while the officials have already been appointed in these courts. Published 08 Apr, 2021 06:21pm
Pakistan Naseem satisfied over implementation of Letters of Administration, Succession Certificates, Act 2020 The Law Minister hailed the progress made so far and told the participants, further improvements in the system were expected in a couple of weeks. Published 24 Feb, 2021 08:05pm
Opinion Partly Facetious: A weapon of the past “How many times must the cannon balls fly before they are forever banned?” “Hey our army has the most... Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am
Pakistan Opposition will go for horsetrading during Senate election: Farogh Naseem The minister said the government would establish 100 accountability courts to expedite the accountability process in the country. Published 09 Feb, 2021 11:54pm
Pakistan Law Minister calls for effective Implementation of Letters of Administration, Succession Certificates He said 95% of the cases involving transfer of immovable and movable property of the deceased are not disputed and can be resolved within days. Published 09 Feb, 2021 09:17pm
Print Govt inches closer to its Senate majority goal ISLAMABAD: A bill – The Constitution (Twenty-Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2020 – aimed at paving the way for replacing... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:53am
Pakistan Bill for open ballot in Senate polls presented in parliament The members of the oppositions protested loudly, preventing Minister for Law Farogh Naseem from reading out the contents of the bill. "It seems the Opposition has been labelled pariahs in the parliament," says Ahsan Iqbal. Updated 03 Feb, 2021 07:06pm
Pakistan Those who misuse quota system must be penalized: Law Minister The Committee agreed to seek the opinion of Attorney General of Pakistan on the issue of amending Article 27. Published 28 Jan, 2021 08:24pm
Print Letters of administration, succession certificates launched: PM vows to bring reform in criminal justice system ISLAMABAD: The government would bring reform in the criminal justice system as existing system has been taking too... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Pakistan Recommendations for reforms in criminal justice system ready, PM told Imran Khan said since this sector was very important and vital for governance, the progress on it should be ensured on priority basis. Published 14 Jan, 2021 11:36pm
Pakistan Law to take action if PDM protest goes against law: Farogh Naseem The minister said that the apex court had made it clear that protests and sit-ins could not be held at every place. Updated 14 Jan, 2021 11:26pm
Pakistan Farogh inaugurates upgraded 'Library, Research Wing' at law ministry He said all feature LED had also been installed with built-in WiFi internet and other multimedia support for video conferencing. Published 14 Jan, 2021 09:19pm
Pakistan Law Minister forms sub-committee for Criminal Law Reforms He said permanent representatives from each province must be deputed for the task so it could be completed in time. Published 12 Jan, 2021 09:45pm
Pakistan Govt promulgates all ordinances as per law, Constitution: Farogh He said any attempt to disrespect the decision of the provincial legislatures would be very harmful. Updated 11 Jan, 2021 08:20pm
Pakistan PM lauds Law Ministry on disposing of 100 cases per day The prime minister was given an update about the disposal of court cases on priority. Published 05 Jan, 2021 06:19pm
Pakistan Barrister Farogh Naseem tests positive for COVID-19 A spokesman of the ministry confirmed the report and said that the minister has self-quarantined himself at his residence in Karachi. Published 02 Dec, 2020 08:44pm
Pakistan Nawaz to commit contempt of court if returns not to Pakistan: Farogh He said there was no political case against the PML-N leader as he was disqualified in Panama case during his own tenure. Published 08 Oct, 2020 12:36am
Pakistan Nawaz to pay honor of court orders: Farogh Naseem Former prime minister’s health was quite well in London, and he should honor the court orders, he added. Published 01 Oct, 2020 01:20am
Pakistan Farogh asks opposition to unveil truth about FATF laws The minister said the incumbent government had required the support of maximum parliamentarians for the approval of the Bill. Published 17 Sep, 2020 12:07am
NA passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) bill, 2020 Naseem said whitening the economy and checking terror financing is important to take the country forward on the path of development. Updated 12 Aug, 2020 04:12pm
Pakistan Farogh Naseem sworn in as law minister for third time He resigned in June to represent the government in Justice Qazi Faez Isa case. Published 24 Jul, 2020 12:20pm
Law Minister Farogh Naseem resigns to represent govt in Justice Isa case He earlier resigned to represent government in COAS case. Updated 01 Jun, 2020 01:49pm