#Court_structure Of #Pakistan

Judicial system of Pakistan (Court structure of Pakistan)

Jurisdiction

An excerpt from the Constitution of Pakistan regarding the establishment and jurisdiction of courts:

Establishment and Jurisdiction of Courts:

1. There shall be a Supreme Courts of Pakistan, a High Court for each Province 107 [and a High Court for the Islamabad Capital Territory,] and such other courts as may be established by law.
   108 [Explanation:– Unless the context otherwise, the words “High Court” wherever occurring in the constitution shall include “ Islamabad High Court]
2. No court shall have any jurisdiction save as is or may be conferred on it by the Constitution or by or under any law.
3. The Judiciary shall be separated progressively from the Executive within fourteen years from the commencing day.

Primary sources

Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973