Published on, Sept. 3 -- September 3, 2025 3:24 AM

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Khan Afridi on Tuesday said there would be no leniency and no one would be allowed to disrespect the court.

He gave these remarks during the hearing of a case regarding non-payment of default rent against a fictitious tenant. A 3-member bench headed by the chief justice heard the case.

He said "we will not allow anyone to disrespect the court."

During hearing, the CJP advised the petitioner's lawyer to withdraw the petition, adding that "if they pursue this case, there will be a problem."

The Chief Justice enquired who was the petitioner, if she had arrived here. The petitioner's lawyer replied that she was living abroad, adding "If you ask, I will cal...