26 h. ago Supreme court declares promotion A legal right for public servants

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that promotion is a fundamental legal right for every government employee and must be granted based on merit and performance. The court urged public institutions to ensure fairness and transparency in handling promotion cases. In a five-page written judgment by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, the court […]

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40 h. ago Supreme Court emphasizes dignity in taxpayer recovery process

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) must ensure the dignity of taxpayers during the tax recovery process. The ruling, issued by a three-judge bench led by Justice Munib Akhtar, dismissed the FBR’s petition challenging a high court order. It emphasized that any notice issued by the […]

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49 h. ago Supreme court bans immediate tax recovery without proper notice

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court has ruled that tax authorities cannot carry out immediate coercive recoveries under Section 140 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, without giving proper notice. The verdict emphasizes that a clear due date must be mentioned before any recovery action is taken. A three-member bench led by Justice Munib Akhtar, with […]

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66 h. ago IHC serves notices in plea seeking recovery of missing citizen

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday served notices to respondents in a petition seeking recovery of a missing citizen from jurisdiction of Khanna police station. Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas issued notices to the federal government and the police in the petition for recovery of Muhammad Naseem Butt. During the hearing on the petition […]

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2 d. ago Islamabad court remands five foreigners for running ‘illegal’ call centre

ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad district and sessions court has granted two-day physical remand of five foreign nationals accused of operating an illegal call centre in the G-10 area of the capital. The suspects were presented in court by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). According to the NCCIA, the call centre was raided recently and […]

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2 d. ago IFJ urges CJP to review PECA Law, citing threats to journalists, press freedom

ISLAMABAD: International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, expressing concern over the challenges faced by journalists in the country, particularly under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The letter, also sent to the prime minister and the chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), highlights […]

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3 d. ago Islamabad court sends five foreigners on remand for running fraud call centre

ISLAMABAD – A district and sessions court in Islamabad has granted two-day physical remand of five foreign nationals accused of operating an illegal call centre involved in online scams and financial fraud. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) presented the suspects before the court, stating that the individuals were arrested during a raid at […]

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4 d. ago IHC slams excise department for unlawful seizure of teacher’s car

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the Excise Department’s confiscation of a schoolteacher’s car illegal, sharply criticising the department for abusing its authority and neglecting legal procedures. Justice Sarfraz Ejaz Ishaq Khan, in a detailed judgment issued on July 11, ruled that the department violated mandatory rules while seizing and using the vehicle for […]

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4 d. ago Supreme judicial council dismisses 19 complaints, approves new reforms

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed 19 complaints against judges of the superior judiciary, reaffirming its commitment to fairness and accountability. The meeting, chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, was held at the Supreme Court in Islamabad and attended by senior judges, including Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah via video link. During the session, […]

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5 d. ago Dillydallying in Dr Aafia case may land the PM and cabinet in contempt of court: IHC

Court expresses displeasure over govt’s failure to submit a report regarding its refusal to assist in Dr Aafia’s case before a US court ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday warned of initiating contempt of court proceedings against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of the Federal cabinet over the government’s failure to submit […]

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5 d. ago ATC denies bail to Qureshi, Cheema, and Rasheed in May 9 vandalism case

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected the bail applications of senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed in connection with the May 9 arson and vandalism case outside a local bakery. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul announced the decision after hearing arguments from both […]

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5 d. ago Islamabad court suspends ban on 27 youTube channels of journalists and critics

An Islamabad court on Friday suspended a previous order banning 27 YouTube channels operated by prominent Pakistani journalists and content creators. The suspension was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka, offering temporary relief to the affected individuals. The original ban was based on a petition by the newly formed National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency […]

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6 d. ago Relief for Imran Riaz, Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor as Court says NO to YouTube Channel ban

ISLAMABAD – Digital crackdown on dissent journalists has been stopped as Pakistan court reversed ban on scores of channels including those

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6 d. ago IHC hints at contempt proceedings against federal cabinet in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD -The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the federal government’s continued failure to submit a

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6 d. ago Court reserves verdict on Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s acquittal plea in may 9 case

ISLAMABAD – A district and sessions court in Islamabad has reserved its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s acquittal plea in the May 9 vandalism case. Judicial Magistrate Shehzad Khan presided over the hearing, while Qureshi’s lawyer, Advocate Ali Bukhari, appeared on his behalf. The court listened to arguments and reserved the […]

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6 d. ago Islamabad high court warns action against PM over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court expressed strong anger at the federal government for failing to submit a report on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, health, and return to Pakistan. The court hinted at possible action against the Prime Minister and federal ministers for contempt of court. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned […]

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6 d. ago Police arrest 149, including 48 Chinese, in scam call centre raid

Police have arrested 149 people – including 71 foreigners, mostly Chinese – in a raid on a scam call centre, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said on Thursday. “During the raid, a large call centre was uncovered, which was involved in Ponzi schemes and investment fraud. Through this fraudulent network, the public was […]

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6 d. ago Its High Court’s authority to stay trial of cases, SC rejects Fawad Ch

CJP-led bench advises former federal minister to approach LHC with plea to club his May 9 cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday rejected the request of former minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain to stay his trials in the May 9 cases, ruling that “such an authority lies with the high court.” A bench […]

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7 d. ago LHCBA, LBA move SC against recent verdict on judges’ seniority case

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and Lahore Bar Association (LBA) have filed separate intra-court appeals in the Supreme Court, challenging the recent verdict on the judges’ seniority case. In their petitions, both bar associations have requested the apex court to declare the five-member bench’s decision null and void. They have also sought […]

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8 d. ago PTI founder, spouse ‘again knock at IHC door’ for early hearing of plea against conviction in 190m case

ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday filed an application in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking early hearing of their plea for the suspension of conviction in the £190m Al-Qadir Trust case. The former premier, through the application, requested that an early hearing of their filed appeal be […]

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