Pak SC sets up commission to probe 2007 Lal Masjid

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 21:05

In a move that could pit it against the powerful army, Pakistan`s Supreme Court on Tuesday formed a judicial commission to probe the 2007 military operation against extremists who were holed up in the radical Lal Masjid here.

Pak court exonerates Lal Masjid cleric in murder case

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 20:48

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Monday exonerated 21 people, including Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Aziz, in a murder case registered against them for the killing of a police official in 2007.

Pak cleric wants Parliament to enforce Shariah

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 13:48

The chief cleric of the radical Lal Masjid here has asked Pakistan`s Supreme Court to invoke its suo moto powers and order Parliament to enforce Shariah or Islamic law across the country.

`Benazir killed for backing Lal Masjid operation`

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 15:32

Pervez Musharraf ordered the Lal Masjid operation against fundamentalist Islamic militants in July 2007.

Pak: Women`s seminary of Lal Masjid to be rebuilt

Last Updated: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 21:28

The chief cleric of Lal Masjid has pledged to rebuild a women`s seminary that was demolished.

Lal Masjid cleric acquitted in four cases

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 14:47

The radical Lal Masjid`s chief cleric Abdul Aziz has been acquitted by a Pakistani court in four of the 12 cases registered against him for various crimes, including challenging the government writ by keeping illegal arms.

Lal Masjid cleric indicted for killing Pakistani soldier

Last Updated: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 16:48

The Army had raided the complex in July 2007 to flush out Islamist militants.

No repentance over Bugti killing, Lal Masjid operation: Musharraf

Last Updated: Monday, November 8, 2010, 13:05

Former Pak president vowed to act in same way if got another chance to rule.

‘Dramatic rise in suicide attacks in Pak ’07 Lal Masjid incident’

Last Updated: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 10:52

The most obvious increase came in the second half of 2007 after the take over of the Lal Masjid by the Pakistani Army.

Musharraf ready to defend himself against 5 allegations

Last Updated: Monday, April 5, 2010, 12:47

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf, who is set to launch his political party next month, has said he is ready to counter the allegations levelled against him in the media.

Former chief cleric of Lal Masjid absolved in terror case

Last Updated: Friday, March 26, 2010, 15:48

A Pakistani court has acquitted former chief cleric of Lal Masjid, which was stormed by the military in July 2007 to flush out militants holed up inside, in a terrorism case and removed charges against him in four other cases.