Skip to content
Pakistan Times Today

Results for “Court” (944)

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

Okara University Officials Ordered to Furnish Sureties

An Okara sessions court has directed the University of Okara vice chancellor and public relations officer to furnish sureties in a private complaint filed by a woman teacher alleging harassment, defamation and misuse of authority. The officials appeared before the court following repeated summons. The complainant alleged her salary and benefits were withheld and promotion obstructed after she refused unwanted demands. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Court Issues Warrants for CDA Chairman

An Islamabad civil court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the CDA chairman over alleged failure to implement a decree concerning affected residents seeking rehabilitation benefits. Civil Judge Naseerud Din noted that the decree remained partially unimplemented after nearly 28 years. The court also observed that the chairman had failed to appear despite repeated notices and warned of further legal action. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

LHC Seeks Reply on Aleema Khan’s Detention Plea

The Lahore High Court has sought a response from Punjab’s home secretary on a petition challenging the 30-day detention of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan under the MPO Ordinance. The court issued the notice after the government said a review hearing was already scheduled. Aleema’s lawyer also raised concerns about her access to medicines and essential items in jail. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

LHC Declines Immediate Relief for Imran Khan’s Sisters

The Lahore High Court on Thursday declined to immediately suspend the preventive detention orders against Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan. The two were detained for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Their counsel challenged the orders, arguing the sisters were non-political and lacked grounds for detention. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

LHC Seeks Arguments on Aleema Khan Detention Plea

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought further arguments on the maintainability of a petition challenging Aleema Khan’s 30-day detention under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Her lawyer questioned the timing of the detention proceedings, alleging she was taken into custody before the relevant meeting and notification. The court adjourned the hearing until September 25 for further arguments. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Pakistan Eyes Bigger Role in Global Arbitration

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could emerge as a preferred seat for international arbitration due to cost advantages and geopolitical goodwill, Lahore High Court Justice Jawad Hassan said at an IPRI seminar. Experts agreed the country has strong potential but needs sustained legal and institutional reforms. They called for greater capacity-building, stronger arbitration infrastructure and coordinated efforts over the coming decade to establish Pakistan as a dispute-resolution hub. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

PTI Questions Court Move in KP CM Case

ISLAMABAD: PTI has questioned the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision to fix a petition challenging Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s appointment. The party said the move raised concerns over judicial impartiality in politically sensitive matters, arguing Afridi was elected constitutionally after Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation. PTI also urged courts to prioritise pending bail pleas of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

LHC Suspends PMDC Directive on Afghan Students

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday suspended the operation of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) directives requiring Afghan medical students to return to Afghanistan. Justice Khalid Ishaq issued the order while hearing petitions filed by 13 Afghan students studying at medical institutions in Lahore. The court also sought replies from respondents at the next hearing. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Skardu by-election set for Saturday amid tight contest

GILGIT: A closely fought contest is expected in GBA-09 (Skardu-III) as voters head to the polls on Saturday. The seat fell vacant after the Supreme Appellate Court disqualified PPP’s Fida Muhammad Nashad, who had won the June election. His son Akhtar Abbas is contesting on the PPP ticket, while PML-N’s Mohammad Ajmal and independent candidate Mohammad Saleem are among the contenders. Polling will continue from 8am to 5pm, with security arrangements completed. Read More…

0 Comments

Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

PHC Grants Bail to Man in Social Media Case

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Zeeshan Khan, arrested for allegedly celebrating Indian Independence Day and sharing its flag on Facebook. Justice Kamran Hayat Miankhel ordered his release against two surety bonds. The petitioner’s lawyers denied the allegations, saying the account was not operated by their client and the content was unavailable online. They also argued that police lacked jurisdiction because the matter involved social media and fell under PECA. Read More…

0 Comments