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KP govt moves SC for live telecast of NAB amendments case

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has submitted a petition to the Supreme Court, requesting live telecast of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance 1999 amendment case, highlighting the absence of live-streaming as discriminatory. This follows the top court's decision to permit video-link participation in the case, a move that wasn't broadcasted live on the Supreme Court's YouTube channel. The federal government has also filed a review plea in the same case, urging the nullification of the top court's decision.

NAB amendments case: SC allows PTI founder to attend proceedings via video link

Supreme Court allows PTI founder Imran Khan to attend NAB amendments case proceedings via video link, striking down amendments to NAB laws. The verdict approves Khan’s petition and restores closed graft cases against public office holders. The court hears govt.'s pleas challenging the verdict. Federal government files review plea under SC Practice and Procedure Law.

SC moved for judicial inquiry into Pakistan election ‘rigging’

A plea has been filed with the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a judicial inquiry into the alleged rigging during Pakistan's 2024 general elections. The petitioner, Mian Shabbir Ahmed, through his lawyer Azhar Siddique, emphasized the need for an inquiry to uphold the citizens’ fundamental rights. The Supreme Court has set a further hearing on the plea for February 21.