The Peshawar High Court has delivered a significant ruling stating that minor convictions should not be treated as adverse entries in Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs), reinforcing the principles of fairness, dignity, and rehabilitation. In its judgement, the court clarified that petty offences — especially those resulting in nominal fines — cannot be equated with serious…
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has disposed of a set of missing persons petitions after police confirmed that six individuals had been successfully traced and their whereabouts established. The development came during a hearing where law enforcement authorities submitted a detailed report to the constitutional bench. According to the police report, all six individuals mentioned…
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have emphasized the need for full enforcement of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 to ensure a strong democratic system and national unity. In their messages on Constitution Day, both leaders described the Constitution as the foundation of Pakistan’s political and legal framework. President Zardari stated that…
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that Afghan nationals residing in the region cannot be detained or deported without following due legal process, even under existing repatriation policies. In a detailed judgment authored by Justice Syed Shahid Bahar, the court addressed multiple constitutional petitions challenging the detention of Afghan nationals in Muzaffarabad….
The Sindh High Court has issued a strong ruling against the use of torture during police interrogations, emphasizing that custodial deaths must not be allowed under any circumstances. The court firmly stated that the idea of using violence as a means of extracting information must come to an end. The decision was announced in a…
