LAHORE, February 3, 2026 — The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the Punjab government and other respondents in a petition seeking accountability for the deaths of a mother and her 10-month-old daughter, who fell into an open manhole near Bhatti Gate. Read More: 3 held after woman, daughter die from falling […]
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LHC extends stay on Sheranwala, Taxali Gate projects
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday extended the stay order on the Sheranwala Gate and Taxali Gate development projects until February 9, while hearing an important case related to smog mitigation and environmental protection. The court directed that work on both projects remain suspended until a comprehensive government policy is formulated to allow for […]
LHC orders release of 25 illegally confined brick kiln workers
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered the release of 25 brick kiln workers, including women and children, who had been kept in illegal confinement. Justice Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh heard a petition filed by Muhammad Hassan, during which the police produced the brick kiln workers, along with their children, after recovering them from illegal […]
LHC dismisses NAB pleas against Shehbaz, Maryam
The Lahore High Court on Monday disposed of NAB petitions against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz. The court declared the petitions infructuous. Both cases were linked to corruption references and past bail orders. During the hearing, NAB prosecutor Waris Ali Janjua said Shehbaz Sharif had already been acquitted in 2023. He […]
Police submit Basant security plan in LHC
LAHORE: Police on Saturday submitted a detailed report on security arrangements for the upcoming three-day Basant festival to the Lahore High Court (LHC). Read More: Lahore divided into 40 red zones for Basant The festival is scheduled to take place from February 6 to 8, following the passage of the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Bill, […]
Bushra Bibi’s daughter moves LHC for visitation rights
LAHORE: Bushra Bibi’s daughter has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking the right to meet her mother, who is currently serving a seven-year sentence at Adiala Jail in the £190 million corruption case. Read More: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge toshakhana-2 conviction The petition, filed by Mubashra Khawar Maneka through LHC Bar President […]
LHC disposes petition after Punjab restores electric bus contract
The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Monday disposed of a constitutional petition challenging the termination of a contract for Punjab’s electric bus procurement after the provincial government withdrew the disputed order. Read More: CM orders operationalisation of 1115 electric buses by Dec Justice Jawad Hassan passed the order while hearing the petition filed by a […]
LHC warns of action against PHA officials over tree-cutting
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the cutting of trees along the canal and warned of registering cases against the responsible officials of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA). Justice Shahid Karim was hearing petitions related to smog, environmental issues, and water management when the matter came up, highlighting […]
LHC CJ suspends Punjab land protection ordinance
LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Monday issued an interim order suspending the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance, which empowers deputy commissioner-led committees to decide land property disputes, has faced legal challenges by citizens including Abida Parveen. Read More: Punjab govt readies law to take on land–property mafia The […]
LHC refuses to suspend Punjab Motor Vehicle Ordinance
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declined a request to immediately suspend the Punjab Motor Vehicle Ordinance 2025, during the hearing of a petition challenging the law. The court instead issued notices to the Punjab government and other concerned parties, directing them to submit a reply within two weeks. Read More: Plea challenging […]