Iftikhar Chaudhry
Iftikhar Chaudhry is a former Chief Justice of Pakistan, known for his controversial tenure which included a significant period of judicial activism. Appointed in 2005, he became a prominent figure in Pakistan's legal landscape, particularly during the lawyers' movement in 2007 that aimed to restore him after his suspension by then-President Pervez Musharraf. Chaudhry's tenure was marked by his efforts to uphold the independence of the judiciary, but it also drew criticism for perceived overreach into political matters. His legacy is complex, as he is viewed both as a champion of judicial independence and as a figure involved in contentious political decisions.
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Shafiq Jan mentioned that the restoration of Iftikhar Chaudhry in 2007 was due to the lawyers.
بانیٔ پی ٹی آئی کی آنکھ میں کوئی مسئلہ نہیں: نورین نیازی
Pakistan· 2026-01-27
Iftikhar Chaudhry is mentioned as the former Chief Justice who unconstitutionally abolished the constitutional protection under Article 248.
27 ویں ترمیم پر ن لیگ سے مذاکرات، پیپلز پارٹی نے صدر کیلئے تاحیات استثنیٰ اور نیب خاتمے کے مطالبات پیش کردیئےPakistan· 2025-11-09
Justice Jahangiri cited the 2010 Iftikhar Chaudhry case in his appeal regarding judicial powers.
IHC’s Justice Jahangiri challenges order barring him from work - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-20
CJP Iftikhar Chaudhry was reinstated after the Lawyers' Movement in 2007.
SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE HYBRID JUDICIARY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-14
Iftikhar Chaudhry was a central figure in the push for judicial reinstatement during Zardari's presidency.
INSIDE THE FIRST ZARDARI PRESIDENCY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-15
Iftikhar Chaudhry was the Chief Justice of Pakistan whose reinstatement was a topic of discussion during Zardari's presidency.
INSIDE THE FIRST ZARDARI PRESIDENCY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-15
Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry's court ordered Hussain Haqqani's name to be placed on the Exit Control List.
ہتھیار سے لیس صدر زرداری کو علاج کیلئے دبئی جانے سے کیوں روکا گیا؟Pakistan· 2025-05-30
Iftikhar Chaudhry was the Chief Justice of Pakistan who took notice of the payment request made by Arshad Zuberi.
Influence Without Arrogance: Arshad A. Zuberi (1952-2024) - PeoplePakistan· 2025-03-25
Iftikhar Chaudhry was the Chief Justice of Pakistan who took notice of the payment request made by Arshad Zuberi.
Influence Without Arrogance: Arshad A. Zuberi (1952-2024) - PeoplePakistan· 2025-03-02The Iftikhar Chaudhry-led Supreme Court had coerced parliament into passing the 19th Amendment in 2010.
Parliament’s first year - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-28
Iftikhar Chaudhry's era is mentioned in the context of judicial activism.
The façade - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-02-21