The Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has suspended the arrest warrants against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. Last week, the court of Special Judicial Magistrate Ghulam Akbar had issued an arrest warrant for Sanaullah. Taking up a petition filed by Sanaullah’s lawyer against the warrant today, Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan stopped the Punjab […]
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LHC dismisses money laundering case against Moonis Elahi
Lahore High Court dismissed the money laundering case filed against former federal minister and PML-Q leader Moonis Elahi by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The case was registered against Moonis Elahi by FIA under section 109, 420, 468, 471, 34 of PPC read with 5(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act 1947 and 3/4 of the […]
LHC stops police from entering into Punjab Assembly
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday stopped police from entering into the Punjab Assembly. The court observed that as per rules, the police could only enter into the Punjab Assembly, if summoned. Justice Muzamil Akhtar Shabir passed the orders while disposing of petitions filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary leader Sibtain Khan and […]
Court exempts PM Shehbaz, CM Hamza from personal appearance
LAHORE: An accountability court on Friday exempted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz from personal appearance for one-day in a reference, filed by the National Accountability Bureau. The court adjourned further hearing till July 26 and sought final arguments from parties on the applications, filed by the prime minister and chief […]
Justice Shahzad takes oath as acting LHC CJ
LAHORE: Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan Thursday took oath as acting chief justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC). Justice Shujaat Ali Khan administered the oath to the acting chief justice in a ceremony held at the LHC Judges Lounge. LHC judges, Vice Chairman Pakistan Bar Council Hafeezur Rehman Chaudhry, Lahore High Court Bar Association […]
LHC adjourns petitions against CM Hamza’s election till June 29
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) five-member bench on Tuesday adjourned hearing of appeals against Hamza Shehbaz’s election and oath-taking till June 29. The bench, headed by Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan, heard the appeals, filed by Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPAs including Sibtain Khan. During the proceedings, the bench […]
LHC suspends single bench decision on e-challan system
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Thursday suspended a single bench decision declaring the e-challan system illegal, for having no legal backing. The division bench, headed by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, passed the interim order on an appeal, filed by the Punjab government against the single bench decision. The bench also issued […]
LHC Chief Justice requested to fix petitions before larger bench
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) single bench on Monday requested the Chief Justice LHC for fixing petitions pertaining to election of Hamza Shehbaz as chief executive of the province before a larger bench for hearing. Justice Shahid Waheed heard the petitions filed by Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi , MPAs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]
LHC directs ECP to decide plea against Bilawal Bhutto Zardari within 30 days
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to decide on a plea within 30 days that was filed challenging Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s contest in the 2018 general elections. Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza passed the orders while disposing of a petition filed by Syed Iqtedar Haider. The […]
LHC orders for fixing pleas against Hamza election on 20th
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered for fixing petitions against the election of Hamza Shehbaz as chief executive of the province, on June 20. Justice Shujaat Ali Khan heard the petitions, filed by Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, MPAs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and others. After hearing arguments of the petitioner’s […]