A prolonged lockdown in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has severely disrupted court proceedings, bringing the judicial system in the twin cities close to a standstill. Lawyers report that nearly 50,000 cases have been adjourned due to strict security measures and restricted movement linked to anticipated US–Iran talks. One of the major challenges has been the absence…
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 Lahore High Court (LHC) has restored the time-scale upgradation granted to four directors of physical education in Punjab, setting aside the provincial government’s decision to withdraw the benefit. The verdict was issued by Justice Raheel Kamran while hearing writ petitions filed by affected officers. The court ruled that the petitioners were entitled to the…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to clearly state the status of its petition filed before the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) in connection with the Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case involving Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The directive was issued by a full bench headed by Chief Justice Aalia…
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that deputation of government officials is only valid when a department formally requests an officer and the process is approved through the Special Selection Board (SSB). In a significant judgement, the court declared the deputation of a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly official to the Excise and Taxation Department as…
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a fresh hearing of multiple petitions related to the Karachi Cotton Exchange Building case, a dispute involving ownership and the sealing of the historic property. The court directed that seven previously heard petitions, along with three newly filed ones, be heard together to ensure a consistent and comprehensive…
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…
In a significant legal development, the Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that Muslim men are legally permitted to marry women from the “People of the Book,” including Christians and Jews. The ruling provides clarity on interfaith marriage laws within Pakistan’s constitutional framework. The decision came in a case involving Maria Bibi, a young woman from…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of Pakistan challenging a recent order issued by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) regarding the de-sealing of two tobacco companies. According to reports, the PHC had earlier directed the FBR to unseal the premises of the two tobacco firms. However, the…
An accountability court in Islamabad has formally closed the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case, bringing an end to legal proceedings that had continued for several years. The case was under investigation by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which had been examining allegations related to money laundering and illegal assets involving prominent political figures. According to official…
