The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered an inquiry into the conduct of officials from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) over the blocking of citizens’ bank and mobile account without proper legal authorization. Read More: SHC orders govt to restore X within a week The court expressed serious concern over complaints that […]
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Fuel shortage disrupts judiciary security in Karachi
A severe fuel shortage has disrupted police security operations for the judiciary in Karachi, after Pakistan State Oil (PSO) suspended fuel supply to Security Unit One over unpaid dues, raising concerns about the safety of courts and judicial personnel. According to official sources, the fuel allocated budget for Security Unit One has been fully exhausted, […]
Karachi University Road Must Become Fully Operational Within Two Months
Sindh High Court ordered the Sindh government to make Karachi’s University Road fully operational within two months. The court stressed that traffic flow on the road must remain uninterrupted. Therefore, the ruling aims to reduce public hardship caused by ongoing construction work. The decision came during a hearing on a petition filed against the […]
SHC orders to appoint five petitioners under deceased quota
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the provincial government to appoint five petitioners under the deceased employee quota, reaffirming that the right to employment under this category cannot be withdrawn once it has accrued. Read More: FCC suspends SHC ruling on jobs for children of deceased government employees A constitutional bench of the SHC issued the ruling […]
Sindh High Court Seeks Timeline for Karachi University Road Completion
The Sindh High Court has sought a clear timeline for Karachi University Road completion, highlighting growing public concerns. The court directed the Advocate General Sindh to provide a detailed जवाब at the next hearing. This move reflects increasing pressure to address delays affecting daily commuters. During the hearing, the court reviewed a petition against the […]
FIA plans to convert Karachi’s Cotton Exchange building into its new city headquarters
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is preparing to convert Karachi’s historic Cotton Exchange building into its new city headquarters after the relocation of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) from the property. Read More: FIA set to fast-track money laundering probes Located on I.I. Chundrigar Road, the Karachi Cotton Exchange building is one of the city’s prominent […]
SHC issues notices over Malir Education City land dispute
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the Sindh government and several prominent figures, including Faryal Talpur and Dr Asim Hussain, in response to a petition challenging the allotment of land for the Education City project in Karachi’s Malir district. Read More: JCP recommends permanent status for 10 SHC additional judges A two-judge constitutional bench […]
SHC orders filling disability quota jobs within two months
In a significant development for job seekers with disabilities, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed deputy commissioners across Karachi to fill all vacant positions reserved under the disability quota within two months. Read More: SHC seeks comments in disabled person’s quota case The directive came during a hearing on petitions highlighting the failure of government departments to implement the […]
Federal court grants tax authorities power to conduct raids without notice
The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that tax authorities can conduct raids without prior notice, strengthening the government’s enforcement powers under existing tax laws. Justice Aamer Farooq issued the verdict while deciding an appeal related to tax operations, clearly stating that officials do not need an active case against a taxpayer before initiating a raid. […]
Sindh withdraws MPO detention orders after court intervention
The Government of Sindh on Tuesday withdrew detention orders issued under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, directing authorities to release citizens who had been detained ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. According to officials, a formal notification was issued instructing senior superintendents of police (SSPs) in the concerned districts to ensure the […]