LAHORE: The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Saturday conducted hearing of several public welfare cases in his 12-hour-long stay at the Supreme Court registry in Lahore. According to details, the CJP heard numerous cases at Lahore registry earlier today, while he also heard pleas of several protesters who had gathered outside […]
CJP takes suo moto notice of ‘illegal’ child custody
LAHORE: The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Saturday took suo moto notice of alleged illegal custody of children by father. Justice Nisar took suo moto notice after hearing the plea of Iqra Muzzafar, while it also summoned a report from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) pertaining the matter. According to Iqra, […]
SC to resume hearing of clean drinking water case tomorrow
LAHORE: The Supreme Court will resume hearing of the clean drinking water case among others in the apex court’s Lahore registry on Saturday. A two-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar and comprising of Justice Umar Atta Bandial will conduct hearing of alleged embezzlement by clean drinking water commission, alleged […]
High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood visits Haryana, Punjab
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood paid an official visit to the Indian states of Haryana and Punjab in Indian Punjab from 23-25 April 2018. During the visit, the High Commissioner had broad-ranging interaction with state dignitaries, academics, businessmen and representatives of the media. While in Chandigarh, High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood called upon […]
Pak Rangers foil smuggling bid from Indian side
LAHORE: The Pakistan rangers on Thursday foiled a smuggling attempt from the Indian side towards Pakistan near Narowal sector. According to details, the Punjab Rangers were patrolling the area Thursday night when they observed suspicious movement of smugglers coming from the across the border. The intruders were challenged to stop, but they managed to flee […]
No non-Sikh to be allowed in Pakistan for Baisakhi: ETPB
LAHORE: The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) said on Wednesday that people from other religions accompanying Sikh Pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations would not be allowed in Pakistan. According to the board, non-Sikhs would not be allowed to accompany Sikh pilgrims during the latter’s journey to Pakistan for future Baisakhi celebrations. The Hindus from India will, […]
LHC directs Punjab govt to complete tendering process of Bab-e-Pakistan monument
LAHORE: The divisional bench of Justice Amin ud Din Khan and Justice Atir Mehmood, today, directed the Government of Punjab and the Director General of the Parks and Horticultural Authority (PHA) to complete the tendering process of the construction of the Bab-e-Pakistan monument within two months. In turn, the PHA gave an undertaking that once […]
SC summons sugar mill owners over non-payments to farmers
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Nisar on Tuesday summoned sugar mill owners from across the country to appear before the Supreme Court on April 26. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Nisar while consisting of Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, conducted hearing of non-payments to sugarcane growers case. […]
PML-Q leader Azeemuddin defects to PTI
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader from Kasur Dr Azeemuddin Lakhvi joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday. The PML-Q leader announce his decision during an official meeting with PTI Chairman Imran Khan and other party leaders. On the other hand, another politician from Kasur, Lt Colonel (retd) Muhammad Hashim Dogar also announced to join the PTI […]
Ali Zafar sends legal notice to Meesha Shafi over sexual harassment accusations
LAHORE: In wake of the sexual harassment accusations levelled by actor and singer Meesha Shafi against colleague Ali Zafar, the latter has sent a legal notice to Meesha asking for removal of the allegations from her Social Media account. According to Ali’s counsel, Meesha was sent a legal notice which seeks an apology from the […]