Qazi Faez Isa
Qazi Faez Isa is a prominent Pakistani jurist who served as the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Known for his commitment to upholding constitutional rights and judicial independence, he gained significant attention for his progressive rulings and for advocating for the rule of law. During his tenure, he inaugurated the fundamental rights monument, marking his dedication to civil liberties.
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Former Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa received threats in a case involving the leader of the banned TLP, Peer Zahirul Hassan Shah.
سابق چیف جسٹس قاضی فائز عیسیٰ کو دھمکیاں، کالعدم ٹی ایل پی کے پیر ظہیرالحسن کو 35 سال کی سزا
Pakistan· 2025-12-15
Qazi Faez Isa became Chief Justice after Umar Ata Bandial.
سوری ارشد شریفPakistan· 2025-10-23
Retired Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa's tenure allowed judges to respond to allegations.
سپریم جوڈیشل کونسل کی ججز کے کوڈ آف کنڈکٹ میں اہم ترمیم، میڈیا پر بات کرنے پر پابندیPakistan· 2025-10-18
Qazi Faez Isa is discussed in relation to a presidential reference against him.
عدلیہ کی آزادی؟Pakistan· 2025-09-25
Imran Khan accused former chief justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa of helping Gen Munir steal his party’s mandate.
'Only way to beat India is if PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi and Gen Munir bat as openers': Imran Khan lashes out at Pakistan | Cricket News
India· 2025-09-22
Qazi Faez Isa was the then-senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court during the events.
Events that led to the ‘demolition of Islamabad High Court’, in the words of its own judges - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa summoned a full court meeting of the Supreme Court’s judges following concerns of interference in judicial affairs.
Dispute within the IHC: 5 judges petition Supreme Court over benches, rosters, case transfers - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
Qazi Faez Isa was mentioned in the context of not receiving an extension due to protests.
ہمارے احتجاج کے باعث قاضی فائز عیسیٰ کو ایکسٹینشن نہیں ملی، علی امین گنڈاپورPakistan· 2025-09-15
Former CJP Qazi Faez Isa attempted to address issues of judicialisation but faced criticism.
SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE HYBRID JUDICIARY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-14
The Justice Qazi Faez Isa case in 2024 is cited regarding the need for privacy rights.
Unaccountable Big Brother - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-13
The Justice Qazi Faez Isa case in 2024 is cited as a precedent regarding privacy rights.
Unaccountable Big Brother - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-13Justice Qazi Faez Isa authored a judgment that was criticized by Muhammad Azam Khan Swati for stripping PTI of its symbol.
PTI senators resign from standing committees in compliance with Imran’s orders - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-11
Qazi Faez Isa was the then-Chief Justice of Pakistan who initiated proceedings regarding judicial interference.
Judicial top brass forms body to devise ‘institutional response’ to enforced disappearances - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-11
The letter had earlier prompted the then CJP Qazi Faez Isa to initiate suo motu proceedings after ex-CJP Tassaduq Jillani declined to lead a one-man commission.
Supreme Judicial Council to take up pending plaints against judges over weekend - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-09
Justice (retd) Qazi Faez Isa was nominated as a JCP member for the nomination of Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel.
Objections raised over ex-judge’s inclusion in JCP - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-07
Former CJP Justice Qazi Faez Isa had previously implemented transparency measures.
Judicial Commission of Pakistan rejects call to make its proceedings public - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-05
Dissenting judges, including the then chief justice Qazi Faez Isa, also indicated it was not binding on institutions to implement the ruling.
The judgement and after - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-02Qazi Faez Isa is mentioned in relation to the arrest of the editor-in-chief of Jang and Geo, which sparked a defamation campaign against the reporter.
جیو لندن کے رپورٹر پر جھوٹے الزامات، سابق پی ٹی آئی رہنما نے غیر مشروط معافی مانگ لیPakistan· 2025-07-02
Qazi Faez Isa indicated that the ruling of the Supreme Court was not binding on institutions to implement.
The judgement and after - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-02Qazi Faez Isa is a former Chief Justice of Pakistan whose ruling affected the electoral symbol of the PTI.
How the SC Constitutional Bench handed two-thirds majority to an unelected ‘unity’ regime - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-30
Rana Sanaullah mentioned the treatment of Qazi Faez Isa and noted that he is also human and will have a reaction.
کسی بھی تحریک کا خطرہ خود پی ٹی آئی کو ہو گا: رانا ثناء اللّٰہPakistan· 2025-06-01
Former CJP Qazi Faez Isa, in their note, had granted relief to the PTI.
PTI erred in asking its members to join SIC: Supreme Court’s CB - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-30
Justice Mandokhail noted that he and ex-CJP Isa, in their minority judgement, had agreed with the eight-judge majority verdict to the extent of 39 candidates.
Justice Mandokhail notes Justices Isa, Afridi acknowledged PTI’s right to reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-29
Justice Mandokhail noted that he and ex-CJP Isa, in their minority judgment, had agreed with the eight-judge majority verdict to the extent of 39 candidates.
Justice Mandokhail notes Justice Isa, Afridi acknowledged PTI’s right to reserved seats - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-29Qazi Faez Isa is mentioned as the chief justice whose era has seen the review process become a way of life for rearguing entire cases.
Braving dissent - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-05-18
Qazi Faez Isa is mentioned as the chief justice whose era has seen the review process become a way of life for rearguing entire cases.
Braving dissent - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-05-18The SIC alleged that the delay in the review petitions was deliberate on part of the then Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa.
SC constitutional bench urged to hear 26th Amendment pleas on priority basis - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-17
The SIC alleged that the delay in the review petitions was deliberate on part of the then Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa.
CB urged to hear 26th Amendment pleas on priority basis - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-17Qazi Faez Isa was the former chief justice who set up the appellate bench that overturned the original judgement.
Military trials - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-05-09Justice Qazi Faez Isa led the commission that investigated the 2016 Quetta carnage.
Suo motu facility no longer available: Constitutional Bench judge - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-03