Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Monday formally inaugurated the tehsil courts in Sharqpur Sharif, marking a significant step towards strengthening the judicial system at the grassroots level. Registrar Lahore High Court Amjad Iqbal Ranjha and District and Sessions Judge Sheikhupura Muhammad Naeem Sheikh were also present on the occasion. Upon her […]
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LHC directs NCCIA, PTA to act within law on anti-judiciary campaign
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday ordered the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to ensure that all operations targeting the anti-judiciary campaign are conducted strictly within the bounds of the law. Read More: Eight held for anti-judiciary campaign on social media, LHC told Justice Ali Zia Bajwa, passing the order […]
EPA cracks down: 41 units demolished for smog
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the Lahore High Court it demolished 41 industrial units and nine brick kilns to curb smog. The agency also sealed 127 units and filed cases against 109 violators for environmental breaches. Officials said fines totaling Rs171 million were imposed on polluters. According to the EPA report, 81 industrial units, […]
LHC bars PHA from commercial use of city parks
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) from using or renting city parks for commercial purposes, emphasizing that parks must be maintained primarily for public use. Read More: PHA bans tree cutting and pruning in Lahore city district The ruling came during hearings on petitions concerning smog, environmental degradation, and water-related issues. […]
Eight held for anti-judiciary campaign on social media, LHC told
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Thursday informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that eight individuals had been arrested for running a malicious campaign on social media targeting Chief Justice Aalia Neelum and other judges. Read More: Govt identifies 500 social media accounts ‘defaming’ judiciary NCCIA Director General Syed Khurram Ali appeared before […]
LHC rejects plea to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025 immediately
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday rejected a request seeking immediate suspension of the enforcement of the Kite Flying Act 2025 and summoned the concerned parties to present their arguments. Further proceedings in the case were adjourned until January 16. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid heard a petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel. […]
LHC takes strict notice of tree cutting
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the cutting of trees in the city and indicated that criminal cases may be registered against the concerned officers of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) for cutting trees near Doctors Hospital. Justice Shahid Karim, while hearing petitions related to smog mitigation, summoned the […]
Punjab revises property law following judicial objections
The Punjab government has agreed to amend the Property Ownership Act to restore judicial authority, marking a significant retreat after sustained legal pressure and growing resistance from courts and lawyers. The decision follows a stay order issued by the Lahore High Court, which halted enforcement of the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance after dozens of petitions […]
Yasmin Rashid appeals May 9 convictions in LHC
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid has filed appeals in the Lahore High Court challenging her convictions in three separate May 9 cases. The appeals were submitted on Friday through her lawyer, Rana Muddassar Umar, who argued that the trial was rushed and did not adhere to proper legal procedures. Read More: Yasmin Rashid moves […]
LHC directs police to submit safety plan on kite flying permission
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed police authorities to submit a comprehensive safety plan in connection with the notification allowing kite flying. Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid passed the directions while hearing a petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel, challenging the Kite Flying Ordinance and the Deputy Commissioner’s notification permitting Basant. During […]