The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Tuesday sought the investigation report and details regarding the progress of a triple murder case during its hearing. A two-member bench headed by Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi heard the case. During the proceedings, counsel for the accused, Gabriel Francis, argued that the court had not accepted a new […]
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High Court rulings in NAB cases can now be challenged in FCC
The Senate on Thursday passed a private member’s bill seeking amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999, introducing a second appellate forum in accountability cases and clarifying several procedural provisions related to bail, jurisdiction and administrative continuity in the NAB. The National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2026, moved by Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir, proposes that […]
No parallel appeal against SC’s final judgments, FCC rules
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has ruled that no parallel appeal can be filed before it against a final judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. According to the written detailed judgment approved for reporting, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and Justice Ali Baqar Najafi dismissed a review petition filed […]
FCC sets aside LHC ruling on commercialisation of residential plots
The Federal Constitutional Court has set aside a previous judgment of the Lahore High Court in a case concerning the conversion of a residential plot into commercial use, and remanded the matter to the high court for a fresh decision within 90 days. The two-member bench, headed by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, directed the Lahore […]
FCC dismisses appeal of former KP Economic Zones CEO
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCCP) has dismissed the appeal filed by former Chief Executive Officer of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Company, Javed Iqbal, against his removal from office, and upheld the decision of the Peshawar High Court. The case was heard on Monday by a two-member bench of the Federal Constitutional Court, headed by […]
Only conditions expressively stated in tender ads are enforceable: FCC
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has ruled that in public procurement, only those conditions that are explicitly stated in the tender advertisement are enforceable, and any subsequent financial liability imposed on the basis of an undisclosed estimate or criterion cannot be sustained in law. According to the detailed written judgment approved for reporting, a […]
FCC hints at closing Arshad Sharif murder case
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday indicated that it may close the suo motu proceedings concerning the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif. The case, originally taken up by the Supreme Court, has been ongoing since Sharif was shot in Nairobi on October 23, 2022, after leaving Pakistan amid multiple sedition cases. Read More: […]
Court upholds pension rights for workers with 14.5 years service
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has upheld the rights of workers to receive pension under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Act, ruling that employees with fourteen-and-a-half years or more of insurable service are entitled to benefits. The judgement reaffirmed the “rounding-off” principle in the 1976 law, which treats periods of six months or more as […]
FCC reviews jurisdiction in Arshad Sharif murder case
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday questioned whether it could continue proceedings in the murder case of journalist Arshad Sharif, following the curtailment of suo motu powers after Pakistan’s 27th Amendment. Read More: FCC to hear Arshad Sharif murder case on Dec 3 The two-judge bench, led by Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Rozi Khan, highlighted […]
IHC judges move belongings amid resignation rumours
Three judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have removed their personal belongings from the court premises, intensifying speculation about their possible resignations following the enforcement of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Read More: FCC bins IHC judges‘ plea to send transfer case back to SC According to sources, Justices Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Babar Sattar and Sardar […]