Pakistan’s Federal Shariat Court has delivered a landmark judgment reaffirming that women cannot be deprived of their lawful share in inheritance under any circumstance, declaring that such rights are protected by both Islamic teachings and the Constitution. The ruling was issued in a case brought by Bibi Amna from Balochistan, who challenged her brothers after […]
Federal Shariat Court
Parliament clears way for super tax
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court has upheld Section 4B of the Income Tax Ordinance, allowing Parliament to levy super tax. The decision clears objections to the case and enables the government to recover PKR 310 billion. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan read the verdict, confirming that legislative authority supports taxing high-income individuals. The super tax was […]
Debate intensifies over Federal Constitutional Court premises in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The inauguration of the newly-formed Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) building has sparked calls to relocate the court to its originally designated premises in the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) building. The dispute over control of Constitution Avenue premises has drawn attention from the legal community and policymakers alike. The […]
Three judges sworn in as Federal Shariat Court expands
Three judges of Pakistan’s Federal Shariat Court took oath on Friday, marking the first phase of the court’s expansion to six members. Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan administered the oath to Justices Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Amir Farooq, and Ali Baqar Najfi. Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar also attended the ceremony. The Ministry of Law […]