2 h. ago Judicial top brass forms body to address issue of enforced disappearances

The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) on Friday took serious notice of the enforced disappearances and unanimously resolved that the judiciary would not compromise on its constitutional duty to safeguard fundamental rights. The 53rd meeting of NJPMC was convened at the Supreme Court of Pakistan under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr […]

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3 h. ago SC rules in favour of PTCL pensioners; orders payment within 90 days

The Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of former employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), ruling that they are fully entitled to pension benefits. In a detailed decision issued on nearly 200 petitions, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Aminuddin Khan declared that former PTCL employees […]

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4 h. ago Asian landlord vs London council: case sparks discrimination fears

LONDON: A British Asian leading landlord is appealing a £15,600 financial penalty imposed by Waltham Forest Council, arguing that the borough’s licensing demands are unlawful and that he has been unfairly targeted as an individual rather than through the corporate entity responsible for the property. he Council has taken financial penalty action against Asad Chaudhary’s […]

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5 h. 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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8 h. 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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11 h. 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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13 h. 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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13 h. ago SBCA officials blamed for Karachi’s Lyari building collapse that killed 27, police tell court

KARACHI -Police on Friday submitted a preliminary investigation report to the court regarding the tragic building collapse in Karachi’s Baghdadi

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13 h. 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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14 h. 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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14 h. ago Former Bangladesh police chief admits to crimes against humanity amid crackdown trial

DHAKA – Former Inspector General of Police, Chowdhury Abdullah Mamun, has confessed to committing crimes against humanity during a violent government crackdown on student-led protests in 2024. The shocking admission came during the reopening of court proceedings on Thursday. The confession is part of an ongoing trial at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), which is […]

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15 h. 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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15 h. ago UK and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

LONDON – Britain and France have reached a landmark agreement to launch a pilot programme that will allow the UK to send back some migrants who arrive in small boats across the English Channel. The deal, announced Thursday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron in London, aims to curb illegal migration and […]

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16 h. ago Jemima raises alarm over threats to Imran Khan’s sons amid ongoing solitary confinement

LONDON – Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, has voiced deep concern over threats reportedly made against her sons if they attempt to visit their father in Pakistan. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jemima said her children, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, are being warned of arrest if they travel to meet […]

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23 h. ago Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order despite SC ruling

A federal judge on Thursday again barred President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing his executive order limiting birthright citizenship nationwide after the United States Supreme Court restricted the ability of judges to block his policies using nationwide injunctions. US District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, made the ruling after immigrant rights advocates implored […]

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23 h. ago Imran intends to bring his sons into politics, alleges Senator Irfan

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui on Thursday said the government’s top priority remains to minimize the burden on the common men and provide maximum possible relief. Talking to a private news channel, he said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was always deeply concerned about the problems faced by the poor. Responding to speculation […]

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29 h. ago SHC nullifies prison sentence of filmmaker Jami, grants him bail

A local court had sentenced the film producer, writer, and director to two years in prison in a defamation case KARACHI: The Sindh High Court granted bail on Thursday to film producer, writer, and director Jamshed Mahmood, also known as Jami, and declared the two-year imprisonment sentence handed to him by a local court void. […]

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29 h. 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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32 h. ago Yousuf Raza Gilani cleared of nine more TDAP corruption charges

KARACHI: The Federal Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has acquitted Senate Chairman and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in nine additional cases tied to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) corruption scandal. With this latest verdict, Gilani has now been cleared in a total of 12 cases linked to the 2009 scandal. Gilani appeared […]

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33 h. ago Vehicle owners get relief: 10% discount on token tax till august 30

Lahore — In a relief move for vehicle owners, the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has announced a 10% discount on token tax payments for the current fiscal year. The department hopes this step will encourage early compliance and reduce tax default cases. According to excise officials, the discount is valid only until August 30, […]

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