3 d. ago ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over crimes against women

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders, including Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani. The court stated that there are strong grounds to believe they committed crimes against humanity by persecuting women and girls in Afghanistan based on gender. These violations occurred between August 15, […]

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3 d. ago Peshawar high court cancels ECP notification on reserved seats in KP assembly

The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The court issued a two-page written verdict, instructing the ECP to […]

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3 d. ago ICC seeks arrest of Taliban supremo, Afghan chief justice over persecution of women

KABUL: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity. ICC judges said in a statement there were “reasonable grounds” to suspect Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and chief justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani “have committed the crime against humanity […]

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3 d. ago ICC moves against Taliban: Warrants issued for human rights violations

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Afghan Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, citing crimes against humanity related to gender-based persecution of women. According to foreign media reports, the ICC took the step following investigations into forced measures and systemic oppression imposed on women under Taliban […]

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3 d. ago Afghan family wins visa battle against German government freeze

A German court has ruled that an Afghan family at risk must be issued visas, despite the government freezing its humanitarian admissions programme. The family, currently in Pakistan, was previously accepted under the programme meant for vulnerable Afghans following the Taliban takeover in 2021. Berlin’s administrative court declared that the family had received a “legally […]

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1 week ago Pakistan urges India to restore IWT after Hague court’s verdict

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has called on India to immediately resume the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague issued a supplemental award, rejecting India’s suspension of the treaty and confirming the court’s authority to proceed with arbitration. The decision came as a response to […]

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1 week ago Pakistan asks India to resume functioning of IWT after Hague court’s supplemental award

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday welcomed the decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague to issue a “supplemental award” in the Indus Waters case, urging India to resume the functioning of the Treaty, which it has held in abeyance since May. According to the PCA’s rules, a supplemental award […]

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1 week ago Pakistan welcomes hague court verdict rejecting India’s Indus treaty suspension

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision rejecting India’s claim to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India has no legal right to halt the treaty, reinforcing Pakistan’s long-standing stance on the issue. The court’s ruling, issued from The Hague, emphasized that the treaty remains valid […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan welcomes Hague’s PCA supplemental award in IWT case

Islamabad states the court affirms its competence despite India’s unilateral action against IWT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday welcomed the decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague to issue a “Supplemental Award of Competence” in the Indus Waters case, stating that India cannot unilaterally hold the treaty in abeyance, according to a […]

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2 w. ago Legal victory for Pakistan in water dispute as court affirms authority

Pakistan welcomed the recent court ruling on the Indus Waters dispute. The Court of Arbitration in The Hague confirmed its authority to hear the case. It rejected India’s claim to exclude the Court’s jurisdiction and rely solely on a Neutral Expert. Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a statement saying the court affirmed that India’s unilateral actions […]

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2 w. ago Iraq arrests commentator who claimed radar system supported Israel

BAGHDAD: A political commentator was arrested by Iraqi authorities on Wednesday over a post alleging that a military radar system struck by a drone had been used to help Israel in its war against Iran. After a court issued a warrant, the defence ministry said that Iraqi forces arrested Abbas al-Ardawi for sharing content online […]

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2 w. ago SC issues notices on Fawad Chaudhry’s petition to club all May 9 cases

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday issued notices to all concerned parties regarding the petition filed by former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry. He has requested the consolidation of 35 cases registered against him in connection with the violent events of May 9, 2023. A two-member bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed, heard the petition […]

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2 w. ago Supreme Court Issues Notice on Petition Against CSS Exemption for Armed Forces Officers

The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench (CB) issued a notice to the federation on Monday regarding a petition challenging the induction of armed forces officers into the civil bureaucracy without the mandatory written examination required for civilian candidates. The five-member bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, took up the petition filed by Ali Azeem Afridi, who […]

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2 w. ago FinMin unveils FBR new reforms, says no arrest without warrant in tax cases below Rs50m

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that as part of the new reforms of the Federal Board of Revenue

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2 w. ago Court issues arrest warrants for ICT DC amid delays in implementing orders

ISLAMABAD: A legal dispute involving the freezing of properties linked to the Banking Society in Islamabad has taken a significant turn as a court has issued arrest warrants for the Islamabad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon. The warrants were issued after a revenue officer failed to appear in court despite being informed of a […]

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3 w. ago SBCA officials among 18 issued arrest warrants for illegal construction in Kharadar

KARACHI: An Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 18 individuals, including officials from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), a sub-registrar, and a builder, for allegedly facilitating the illegal construction of a seven-storey building in Kharadar in exchange for bribes. The court, led by Judge Ameenullah Siddiqui, was informed by the […]

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3 w. ago ATC rejects more chances as Imran Khan refuses polygraph tests twice

LAHORE – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has issued a written verdict denying any further chances to PTI founder Imran Khan after he refused to undergo polygraphic and photogrammetric tests twice. The three-page ruling highlights that the investigation has been hindered by his repeated non-cooperation. The court stated that Imran Khan was given full […]

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4 w. ago LHC takes action against cruelty in private zoos and circuses

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Punjab Wildlife Department and other relevant authorities over the inhumane treatment of wild animals in private zoos and traveling circuses. This follows a public interest petition filed by the Environmental & Animal Rights Consultants (EARC), highlighting the cruel captivity of wild animals like lions, […]

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4 w. ago LHC orders Department of Environment to take practical steps to control smog

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed the Department of Environment to issue fitness stickers for heavy transport, large vehicles, rickshaws, and motorcycles on a priority basis. During hearing of petitions filed by a citizen, Haroon Farooq, and others, Justice Shahid Karim ordered the department to conduct a proper survey to assess the […]

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last month SC written order in Noor Mukadam Case: No sympathy for Zahir Jaffer for brutal murder

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday issued its written verdict in the Noor Mukadam murder case, holding

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