ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday dismissed objections raised by Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri against the constitution of a division bench and the inclusion of IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar. Read More: Justice Jahangiri ‘lacks’ trust in IHC CJ-led bench The court noted that, given the sensitive allegations regarding a possibly invalid degree, it was appropriate […]
Pakistan judiciary
NIRC chairman resigns citing personal reasons
ISLAMABAD: National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) Chairman retired Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons, according to an official notice issued on Tuesday. The resignation has been submitted through the relevant ministry for onward transmission to the President. Read More: Former IHC judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui appointed NIRC chairman In his resignation […]
Tariq Jahangiri seeks transfer of degree case to another bench
Islamabad High Court (IHC) Judge Tariq Jahangiri on Monday expressed a lack of confidence in the bench headed by Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar in a case concerning the authenticity of his academic degree. He formally requested that the matter be transfer to another bench, citing a conflict of interest. Read More: IHC declares plea seeking judge’s […]
LHC approves Muhammad Ali Mirza’s bail petition
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has approved the bail petition of religious scholar and public speaker Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, granting him relief in the case registered against him. The verdict was announced after a detailed hearing in which the court reviewed the arguments presented by both the defense and the prosecution. Read More: CII […]
SHC Bar Association elections underway in Karachi
KARACHI – The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) elections are taking place today, with Barrister Zulfiqar Jalbani serving as the election commissioner overseeing the process. Read More: LHC bar sets biometric voting for 2026-27 elections According to the election authorities, a total of 8,478 lawyers are eligible to cast their votes in this year’s polls. The elections […]
IHC judges move belongings amid resignation rumours
Three judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have removed their personal belongings from the court premises, intensifying speculation about their possible resignations following the enforcement of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Read More: FCC bins IHC judges‘ plea to send transfer case back to SC According to sources, Justices Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Babar Sattar and Sardar […]
FCC upholds Supreme Court verdict on IHC judges’ transfer
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday rejected intra-court appeals (ICAs) filed by five Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges challenging the Supreme Court’s verdict on judges’ transfer, upholding the June decision. Read More: FCC CJ pledges to uphold constitution The court also denied the judges’ request to send the appeals back to the Supreme Court […]
FCC announces winter vacations from Dec 22 to Jan 4
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday announced its winter vacation schedule, confirming that the court will remain closed from December 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Regular hearings will resume on January 5, 2026, after the two-week recess. Read More: Lahore battles severe air pollution as schools announce winter break According to an official […]
SHC issues notices over petitions challenging 27th amendment
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday issued notices to the ministries of law and justice and parliamentary affairs on two identical petitions challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The petitioners — both practicing lawyers — have argued that the amendment undermines the separation of powers, judicial independence and the rule of law. Read More: […]
FCC restores Dr. Asad Aslam as KEMU vice chancellor
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned the Lahore High Court’s decision that had nullified the appointment of Dr. Asad Aslam as vice chancellor of King Edward Medical University (KEMU). The Constitutional Court noted that the case had remained pending and was not fixed for hearing in the Supreme Court for nearly eight […]