The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reinstated the ban on political discussions among prisoners, reversing a previous single-bench decision that had declared the restriction unconstitutional. The larger bench, led by Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, issued the suspension after hearing an intra-court appeal filed by the Punjab government. The earlier ruling by Justice Sardar Ejaz […]
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KP CM Afridi seeks jail meeting with Imran
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking permission to meet former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Adiala Jail. Afridi was denied a meeting during his recent visit to the prison, where Imran Khan is serving a corruption sentence and faces other legal cases. Afridi claims […]
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi move IHC to halt Toshakhana 2 trial
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to stop their ongoing trial in the Toshakhana 2 case. The couple filed a miscellaneous petition through their lawyers, Barrister Salman Safdar and Advocate Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry. The petition states that the trial court rejected their acquittal pleas […]
IHC demands details of cases against Imran Khan
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed authorities to provide detailed information about all cases registered against former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The court issued the order while hearing Khan’s petition to halt actions by NAB, FIA, and the police. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan presided over the proceedings, which saw the participation of Khan’s […]
IHC orders probe commission on blasphemy cases
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to establish a formal commission of inquiry to investigate blasphemy-related cases across the country. The decision was made during the hearing of petitions filed by civil society members and legal activists, who raised concerns over the rising misuse and mishandling of blasphemy allegations. Justice Sardar […]
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 […]
IHC gets new chief justice as Sarfraz Dogar takes oath
Justice Sarfraz Dogar took oath as the new Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath, marking a key moment for the judiciary. Many senior lawyers and top officials, including Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Punjab CM Maryam […]
Govt refuses to join Dr. Aafia’s US case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Monday that the federal government has declined to become a party or provide legal support in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s ongoing case in a US court. The decision came under scrutiny during a hearing regarding her health and possible repatriation. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan presided over the […]
IHC demands explanation from govt for avoiding Aafia Siddiqui’s US case
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday questioned the federal government’s decision not to become a party in the ongoing US legal case involving Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. The court demanded a clear explanation and legal reasoning for the refusal. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan presided over the hearing on a petition filed by […]
Justice Sarfraz Dogar named IHC’s senior-most judge amid ongoing legal dispute
ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has formally notified Justice Sarfraz Dogar as the senior-most judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), reinforcing his role as acting Chief Justice. The move comes after the Supreme Court recently upheld the legality of transferring high court judges to the IHC. The notification, issued by the Ministry of […]