Constitution

The landmark case of Begum Nusrat Bhutto vs. Chief of Army Staff (PLD 1977 SC 657) is a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s constitutional history. This case examined the legal validity of the military takeover on July 5, 1977, by General Zia-ul-Haq and its implications for democracy and the Constitution. This article provides a detailed overview … Read more

The case of Nawaz Sharif vs. President of Pakistan (PLD 1993 SC 473) is a critical landmark in Pakistan’s constitutional history. It revolves around the contentious use of Article 58(2)(b) of the Constitution, which allowed the President to dissolve the National Assembly. This case highlights the political and legal tensions between the Prime Minister and … Read more

The case of Al-Jehad Trust vs. Federation of Pakistan (PLD 1996 SC 324), also known as the “Judges Case,” is a landmark judgment in Pakistan’s constitutional and judicial history. Decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 1996, this case addressed critical issues concerning the independence of the judiciary, the appointment of judges, and the … Read more

Introduction The Zafar Ali Shah case revolves around the constitutionality of the military coup in 1999 and the legal consequences of the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) issued by General Pervez Musharraf after taking power. This case became critical because it tested the limits of judicial review and the principle of State Necessity in Pakistan’s constitutional … Read more

Introduction The Khan Asfandyar Wali and Others vs. Federation of Pakistan case (PLD 2001 SC 607) is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan that dealt with the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, introduced by the military regime of General Pervez Musharraf. The amendment was part of the larger context of … Read more