The top court observes that it has not issue with freedom of speech as the public can speak about judges performance and their decisions but hinted that objectionable material is being uploaded on social media to provoke the public against army, judiciary and the government.

LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan took up the petition and observed the federal government provided benefit of Rs 7 billion to petroleum companies by fining them Rs 40 million only.

A ten-judge full bench of the Supreme Court led by Justice Bandial announced the reserved verdict after hearing arguments of both sides in petitions challenging Presidential Reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa.

The court has passed the order on application of PPP leader seeking registration of case against US blogger Cynthia D. Ritchie over charges of making serious allegations against former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.  

IHC issues notices to the federal government, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Shehzad Akbar and FIA Director General Wajid Zia. Secretary interior and members of the inquiry commission were also sent notices by the court.

The court has  issued notices to both sides and sought reply till June 13 on complaint of PPP’s lawyer against US blogger Cynthia D. Ritchie for accusations against PPP and its leaders.

Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Rehman Malik and former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani have rejected her allegations, questioning her stay and purpose of visit to Pakistan.

Shoaib Akhtar has been summoned on complaint lodged by PCB’s legal advisor Taffazul Rizvi.

The top court has stayed investigation of the project by FIA till indefinite period.

Cynthia De Richi says that PPP wants to play dirty just because she dared to share her experiences with the party for last more than 10 years.