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IHC Nullifies Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s Appointment, Calls for Judicial Accountability
Islamabad High Court rules Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri’s appointment invalid, citing lack of legal qualification. Court says judicial independence requires competence, accountability, and transparency.
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Canadian Doctoral Student Arrested in Pakistan Over Alleged Anti-State Social Media Posts
Lahore police and NCCIA take Canadian doctoral student Hamza Ahmad Khan into custody over alleged anti-state posts on X and Instagram. Judicial remand extended for 14 days.
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IHC Reaffirms Chief Justice as Sole “Master of the Roster” in Aafia Siddiqui Case
Islamabad High Court rules July 2025 Aafia Siddiqui order invalid, reaffirming that only the chief justice can constitute benches. Judicial self-assignment is not permitted.
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Lahore High Court Nullifies DRC Decisions Under Punjab Property Ownership Act
Lahore High Court declares all decisions of Dispute Resolution Committees under the Punjab Property Ownership Act null and void, directs property cases to newly empowered tribunal.
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Supreme Court Declares Blocking of Identity Cards by Sindh High Court Illegal
The Supreme Court of Pakistan rules that blocking a citizen’s identity card is illegal, calling it a fundamental right. SC says no court can revoke ID cards without clear legal authority.
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Islamabad Court Orders Arrest of KP CM Sohail Afridi in PECA Case
A local court in Islamabad has ordered the arrest and production of Sohail Afridi, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in a PECA case over misleading allegations against state institutions. Hearing adjourned till March 9.
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LHC Rules Profit-Making Trust Subsidiaries Liable for Zakat Deduction
The Lahore High Court has ruled that Foundation University is not exempt from Zakat deduction, holding that profit-making subsidiaries of charitable trusts are liable under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance 1980.
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DIG Syed Pir Muhammad Shah Reinstated as Karachi Traffic Police Chief
The Sindh government has reinstated DIG Syed Pir Muhammad Shah as Karachi Traffic Police chief, relieving DIG Mazhar Nawaz Shaikh of additional charge with immediate effect. Shah had been removed in January amid allegations of misuse of authority.
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