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SC Unanimously Declares Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Denied Fair Trial
Pakistan

SC Unanimously Declares Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Denied Fair Trial

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reignited the debate surrounding the 1977 trial of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the country's former Prime Minister. The Supreme Court's recent decision comes in response to a petition filed by Bhutto's family. Moreover, his execution after the trial was a controversial moment in the country's history. Today, the Supreme Court of Pakistan made a big announcement about the case involving former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. They all agreed that Bhutto didn't get a fair trial. Bhutto was Prime Minister of Pakistan until a military takeover in 1977. He was then accused of a crime and put on trial under military rule. This decision comes after the court answered five questions regarding Bhutto's case. The apex court gave its opinion on five questions ask...
Construction Begins on Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid
Islam

Construction Begins on Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid

Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid is a new mosque being built in Dhannipur, a village about 22 kilometers from Ayodhya. However, the construction of this mosque was part of a Supreme Court verdict in 2019 that aimed to resolve the Ayodhya dispute. Haji Arfat Shaikh, head of the IICF's development committee, revealed that construction of the " Mohammed bin Abdullah Masjid" is slated to begin in May 2024. The estimated project timeframe is three to four years. The news comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, fulfilling a decades-long religious dispute. Shaikh also announced the establishment of a dedicated crowdfunding website to raise funds for the mosque's construction. Moreover, this move signifies a departure from traditional donation method...
SC to announce verdict on PTI plea challenging election delay in Punjab
Pakistan

SC to announce verdict on PTI plea challenging election delay in Punjab

Pakistan’s Supreme Court - SC will announce its verdict on Tuesday on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petition. The petition challenges the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to postpone polls to the Punjab Assembly till October 8. A three-member bench comprises Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, and Justice Munib Akhtar. The judges have reserved the judgment after hearing all the parties. These include the government, the PTI, the ECP, and others. The hearings in the case lasted over a week. The case has witnessed high drama after two judges of the original five-member bench recused themselves from hearing the case. The judges who backed out include Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Aminuddin Khan. Thereafter, the CJP constitut...