President Asif Ali Zardari has declared Justice Sarfraz Dogar as the senior-most judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The decision comes following a Supreme Court directive that referred the matter of judicial seniority and transfers to the President for final determination. In an official move, the President also made permanent the transfers of Justice […]
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IHC orders federal government to dissolve CDA
In a landmark decision, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the federal government to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and transfer all its powers and assets to the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI). The court ruled that the purpose for which the CDA was originally formed has been fulfilled, and its functions must now […]
NAB forms special legal team ahead of Imran, Bushra appeals in £190 million case
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has set up a special prosecution team to handle the upcoming court appeals of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear their appeals on June 5 in the high-profile £190 million corruption case. NAB’s five-member legal team will assist the […]
Justice Ishaq Khan questions court authority over case transfer amidst internal dispute
Islamabad High Court (IHC) Judge Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan has publicly criticised the transfer of a contempt of court case from his bench to a larger bench without his consent, highlighting an internal dispute among the court’s judges. The case in question involved a petition filed by Mashal Yousafzai, seeking a meeting with former […]
Aafia Siddiqui case has become a movement, says Islamabad high court
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared that the case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States, has now evolved into a movement. The court made this observation during the latest hearing regarding a petition filed by Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui, seeking Aafia’s release and return to Pakistan. Justice […]
IHC issues show-cause notices to immigration DG, NAB director in contempt case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued show-cause notices to the Director General of Immigration and Passports and a NAB director. They are accused of contempt of court for violating earlier judicial orders. Acting Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar expressed anger when he learned that Justice Babar Sattar had passed a new order despite his previous […]
IHC stops CDA actions against wedding halls amid food poisoning scare
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has paused the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) actions against wedding halls and marquees in the city. During a recent hearing, Justice Inam Amin Minhas issued a written order in response to a petition from Ghulam Moinul Haq Gilani. The court instructed all parties to submit comments within 15 days and […]
Clive Stafford Smith to visit Pakistan for Aafia Siddiqui case
Clive Stafford Smith, the US lawyer for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, will come to Pakistan on May 4. His visit will help with her case for release and repatriation. Imran Shafique, Siddiqui’s local attorney, announced this at a recent hearing in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). During the hearing, Shafique asked the court to delay the […]
IHC calls police chiefs to explain missing brothers Case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned the inspectors general of police from Islamabad and Punjab. This action follows a plea from Afghan woman Gull Seema, who is searching for her four missing sons. The court has scheduled the hearing for April 16. Justice Muhammad Asif expressed frustration during the hearing. He remarked on the […]
IHC restores Imran Khan’s visitation rights twice a week
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restored former PTI chairman Imran Khan’s visitation rights, allowing him to meet his family and lawyers twice a week. The decision was made by a three-member bench led by Acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar. The bench heard 26 petitions related to Imran’s visitation rights and jail conditions, […]