The Islamabad High Court (IHC) would take up the petition for hearing, which seeking medical examination of PTI founder’s at Shifa Hospital scheduled for hearing. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro will hear the case. The court has scheduled the petition for hearing tomorrow with the objections of […]
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IHC ends contempt proceedings against PM, cabinet in Dr Aafia case
A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) reaffirmed in a detailed judgement on Monday that the chief justice was the sole “master of the roster”, ruling that a July 2025 order by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan in the Aafia Siddiqui case was recalled for being issued by a forum that was not […]
Imaan, Hadi move IHC against conviction in social media posts case
Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her spouse Hadi Ali Chattha on Saturday challenged their conviction in the controversial social media posts case by filing separate criminal appeals in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The appeals sought to have the trial court’s January 24 verdict – which handed the couple a total of 17 years in […]
IHC extends stay order against tree cutting in capital
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday extended its stay order till February 13, against the cutting of tree by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard the case against the tree cutting in capital. At the outset of hearing, CDA’s counsel Aamir Latif Gul took the position that the […]
Three judges take oath as permanent IHC members
ISLAMABAD: Three judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) — Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, Justice Muhammad Asif, and Justice Raja Inam Ameen Minhas — on Monday take oath as permanent judges following the president’s approval. The ceremony was held in the common room of the IHC and administered by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfaraz Dogar. […]
IHC dismisses Justice Jahangiri objection to division bench
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday dismissed objections raised by Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri against the constitution of a division bench and the inclusion of IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar. Read More: Justice Jahangiri ‘lacks’ trust in IHC CJ-led bench The court noted that, given the sensitive allegations regarding a possibly invalid degree, it was appropriate […]
IHC Orders Equal Hiring for All Christian sanitary Workers
The Islamabad High Court has banned specifying “only Christians” for sanitation worker positions across Pakistan. Justice Inam Ameen Minhas delivered the ruling. He said advertisements should use the term “citizen” instead. This ensures that no segment of society feels hurt or discriminated against. The court emphasized equality and inclusion for all citizens. The judge criticized […]
IHC declares petition on Justice Jahangiri’s degree maintainable
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared maintainable a petition seeking verification of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s law degree and directed the judge, along with other respondents, to submit their replies within three days. Read More: Supreme Court Restores Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri The hearing was conducted by a division bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Sardar […]
IHC seeks government explanation over Dr Aafia Siddiqui case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the federal government to provide a detailed explanation for failing to submit its response regarding court assistance in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case. The court asked the government to clarify by December 3 why it had not complied with earlier instructions. Read More: Govt refuses to […]
IHC suspends CII opinion in Muhammad Ali Mirza blasphemy case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the Council of Islamic Ideology’s (CII) opinion concerning Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza in a blasphemy-related case. The suspension, initially ordered on November 12, has now been extended until December 4, during which the Council’s opinion cannot be cited in any judicial forum. The court instructed authorities, including […]