IHC Constitutes New Bench to Hear Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Case Islamabad — The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has formed a four-member bench to hear a petition concerning Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health and potential repatriation. The bench will be led by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and also includes Justices Khadim Hussain Soomro, Mohammad Azam Khan, and […]
IHC Refers Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case to a Larger Bench Islamabad – Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas on Monday took up the petition filed by Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui concerning her sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health and repatriation from the United States. During the hearing, Dr. Fowzia’s lawyer appeared in court, but Justice Minhas referred the case […]
Islamabad High Court Revises Bench Roster, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case Transferred ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has announced a revised roster of benches, set to take effect from September 1, under which nine judges will preside over single benches while five division benches will also hear cases. According to the notification, Justice Babar […]
IHC Warns Federal Govt Over Delay in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case Report ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the federal government over its continued failure to submit a report regarding its refusal to assist in Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case in a U.S. court. Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan, who […]
The ceremony was attended by judges of the high court, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, ministers, parliamentarians, representatives and members of lawyers’ bodies and legal fraternity, law officers, lawyers, and mediapersons. Earlier, Justice Dogar has been performing as Acting CJ of IHC. President Asif Ali Zardari officially designated Justice […]
The five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, announced the judgment in a 3-2 majority ruling. The court remanded the issue of judges’ seniority back to the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari for further consideration. The majority opinion was supported by Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Shahid […]
The court issued notices to the FIA, the Ministry of Interior, and other respondents, directing them to submit their replies by the last week of June. Babar’s counsel argued that the former senator has been subjected to repeated illegal notices and summons by the FIA. The agency initiated an inquiry on March 25 following a […]
Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, heard Aleema Khan’s petition, instructing her to approach the trial court for permission to travel abroad. Advocates Ali Bukhari, Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry, and Niazullah Niazi represented her in court. In a separate ruling, Justice Inam Amin Minhas accepted Raoof Hasan’s plea, declaring the inclusion of his name on the PCL as […]
The directive came during the hearing of a petition calling for the inclusion of drug awareness courses in school and college curricula. A government lawyer informed the court that the Ministry of Education has already incorporated anti-drug education into the upcoming academic syllabus. Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas, who presided over the hearing, voiced serious concern […]
During the hearing, where Bushra Bibi was represented by advocates Usman Gul and Zahir Abbas, the Advocate General’s Office submitted a report from the jail superintendent detailing the arrangements made for her. According to the report, Bushra Bibi has been provided a separate, spacious room equipped with a mattress, chair, table, and bookshelf. The room […]
