The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has asked for a detailed record of individuals who have met former Prime Minister Imran Khan while in jail. The request came during a hearing concerning Khan’s jail meetings. A larger bench, led by acting Chief Justice of the IHC, participated in the proceedings alongside Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and […]
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Hearing order issued on appeals against Sharif family
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered hearing of appeals against the convictions of former prime minister and PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (retd) Safdar. Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar of the Islamabad High Court issued the written orders for the appeal in which it […]
IHC adjourns hearing till June 23 in references against Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing till June 23, on the appeal in references against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members pertaining to Al-Azizia Steel Mills, Avenfield Property and Flagship Investment. Giving arguments, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Additional Prosecutor General Jahanzeb Bharwana said Nawaz Sharif’s ‘right to […]
IHC dismisses plea seeking to stop Barrister Ali Zafar’s investigation
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking to stop Barrister Ali Zafar from investigating Jahangir Tareen matter and declared the case non maintainable. The chief justice remarked on what type of petitions people used to file to waste courts’ time when the IHC had already thousands of pending cases. Chief […]
IHC forms commission over sector E-12 development issue
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday constituted a three-member commission to settle evacuation and development issue of the sector E-12 and the court barred Capital Development Authority (CDA) from allotting any new plot until finalization of the case. Chief justice IHC Athar Minallah took up the petition filed by some aggrieved persons of the […]
Transvestites in KP get Sehat Insaf Cards
A ceremony was organised on Friday at the Peshawar Press Club to deliver Sehat Insaf Cards to members of the transgender community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The cards were distributed by Trans Action Alliance with the support of Blue Veins, a local non-governmental organisation working for an inclusive society. Under the new plan, the Sehat […]
IHC to hear petition against ‘Aurat March’ organisers today
An application has been filed against the Aurat March organisers in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), which will be heard today by Chief Justice Athar Minallah himself. The petition said that an immoral campaign on the rights of women had left a negative impact on the youth, and not controlling such a march was against […]
IHC rejects petition against IRI’s jurisdiction
Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Friday, dismissed a petition challenging the jurisdiction of Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation (IRI) Inland Revenue. As the hearing went underway, IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah ruled, “This court is satisfied that respondents [IRI] are vested with powers and jurisdiction to perform duties and function under section 172 of […]
IHC adjourns hearing of Nawaz’s appeal against Al-Azizia conviction until May 9
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of an appeal filed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif against his conviction in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference until May 9. The court also accepted his application for exemption from personal appearance on medical grounds for the day. A two-member bench of the IHC […]
IHC sits on CDA’s action against unauthorised wedding marquees
Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Wednesday, approved a stay over Capital Development Authority (CDA) plan to seal the wedding marquees. The court is also hearing the petition filed by owners of some wedding halls. Justice Aamir Farooq directed the civic agency to furnish a report within a fortnight. The petitioners had challenged the CDA’s decision […]