CJP Afridi welcomes judges’ transfer to Islamabad High Court

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Monday lauded the transfer of judges from other provinces to the Islamabad High Court. Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the Press Association of Supreme Court, the chief justice said “Islamabad is a symbol of federation”.  “The recent transfer of judges to IHC is […]

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Justice Mansoor Ali Shah calls for adopting arbitration instead of moving courts

KARACHI (Pakistan Post) – Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, the senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, urged the litigants to adopt the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) system instead of moving courts frequently. Addressing a seminar in IBA Karachi on Wednesday, he said that 86pc cases are pending in the district courts in Pakistan. “As […]

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PTI faced hardships yet took initiative for talks: Barrister Gohar Ali

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated that despite facing hardships, PTI took the initiative for negotiations. While speaking to the media at Islamabad Court, Barrister Gohar said that PTI had presented its demands to the government, but the government delayed the talks. “If the government was serious, it […]

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IHC rejects Imran Khan’s request for transfer of new Toshakhana case to other bench

Islamabad (Pakistan Post) – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has once again rejected PTI founder Imran Khan’s request to immediately transfer the new Toshakhana case to another bench. Justice Inam Amin Minhas issued a written order, directing Khan’s lawyer to provide further assistance in the case. Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have filed petitions […]

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Ahmad Ishaque Jehangir removed as DG FIA

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Ahmad Ishaque Jehangir was removed from his position over unsatisfactory performance. The Establishment Division has issued a notification in this regard, stating that Jehangir has been made OSD. The decision was taken in line with directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had expressed resentment […]

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Record of trial of civilians by military court presented to constitutional bench

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – The Ministry of Defense on Wednesday presented the record of the trial of civilians by military court to the constitutional bench. Advocate Khawaja Haris presented the record in seven white paper envelopes – one for every member of the bench – as directed by Justice Afghan during the hearing of intra-court […]

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Imran, Bushra seek formation of new bench in illegal marriage case

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – A plea against acquittal of former premier Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the illegal marriage case was filed on Monday in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Additional Judge Azam Khan of the IHC conducted hearing on Khawar Maneka’s plea. Maneka, Bibi’s former husband moved the petition through Zahid […]

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SC issues notices on petitions against 26th Constitutional Amendment

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) – The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices on petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment, formation a full court and live broadcast of the court proceedings. An eight-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and including Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Ayesha Malik, Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Musarat Hilali, Naeem […]

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PECA is approved by the Senate standing committee in spite of opposition.

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan Post) — The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has been passed by the Senate standing committee. The updated measure was approved by the standing committee, which was chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem. Several of the law’s provisions were contested by journalistic organizations. The leader of the committee responded by questioning why they […]

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Tonight, Shab-e-Meraj is being reverently honored.

LAHORE (Pakistan Post) Across the nation, people mark Shab-e-Meraj, also known as the night of reverence, with great religious fervor. The night the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) ascended to the highest levels of heavens as decreed by Allah Almighty is considered one of the holiest and most solemn events. All around the […]

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