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Court moved seeking protective bail of Imran Khan

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Court moved
  • Additional Sessions issued arrest warrant for Imran Khan
  • PTI leadership submit the protective bail plea in LHC.
  • The court pleaded to grant 15 days of protective bail.

LAHORE: Former prime minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has filed a petition in Lahore High Court, seeking protective bail after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued a non-bailable arrest warrant of Imran Khan in Toshakhana case.

The bail petition was filed after the Islamabad police reached former prime minister Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence to arrest him after his non-bailable arrest warrant was issued by IHC.

The PTI senior leadership Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry left for LHC to submit the protective bail plea.

They pleaded the court to grant 15 days of protective bail so that the PTI Chairman Imran Khan can appear before the court.

Earlier, Islamabad Police have arrived at Zaman Park in Lahore to arrest Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in Toshakhana case on Sunday, Bol News reported.

Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal issued arrest warrant for Imran Khan. The court said the PTI chief did not appear on his previous hearing date.

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Contempt petition filed against Imran Khan in LHC

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Imran Khan
  • A citizen Mushkoor Hussain filed a plea in the LHC.
  • An organized rally was arranged to undermine courts.
  • Khan’s act of appearing with mob of people contempt court.

LAHORE: A citizen has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC), seeking contempt proceedings against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for allegedly undermining the judiciary.

A citizen Mushkoor Hussain filed a plea in the LHC through his Lawyer Nadeem Sarwar.

The petitioner stated that PTI workers across the world ran a campaign against judges and defamed them after a Supreme Court’s five-member bench had nullified National Assembly’s former deputy speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling to dismiss the no-confidence motion against then-prime minister Khan and the subsequent dissolution of the assembly by President Dr. Arif Alvi on the ex-premier’s advice.
The top court had ordered then-NA speaker Asad Qasier to summon the session on April 9 and hold voting on the no-trust motion against the premier.

“Since his government was ousted through a vote of no confidence in Apr 2022, Imran Khan Niazi resorted to various themes mostly contradicting each other to justify that his constitutional ouster was not the result of lack of majority in the National Assembly rather was the result of a conspiracy,” read the petition.

Referring to the riots during the PTI leader’s recent appearance in the LHC and courts in Islamabad, the petitioner said it was “so articulated as if an out-of-law act has been committed by honorable judges by calling Imran Khan to courts. An organized rally was arranged to undermine courts in Lahore as well as in Islamabad.”

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Supreme Court sought response from Punjab government and ECP

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  • Petition was filed by Former provincial minister Muhammad Rizwan.
  • Abid Aziz Sheikh presided over the hearing of a petition.
  • The Lahore High Court has adjourned the hearing to March 2.

In response to the new local government rules, the Supreme Court was reported to have asked for a response from the Punjab government and the Election Commission.

The issue was brought before the Lahore High Court, where Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh presided over the hearing of a petition filed by Former provincial minister Muhammad Rizwan through the mediation of Qazi Mubeen Advocate, in which it was argued that the caretaker government issued a notification on 22 February 2023, restoring the old local government rules of 2013 and appointing new administrators.

The lawyer who took the position of filing the application said that the work of constituencies has been completed under the new local government laws, and once under the law, the appointments and the establishment of local bodies “cannot be suspended.”

Former province minister Muhammad Rizwan, who filed the case, said that “the decision to enact new local government rules was a policy decision made by the elected government”.

“The Caretaker Government cannot suspend or reverse the decision of the elected government, and its actions are a violation of High Court decisions”, he added.

The petitioner’s counsel requested that the court annul the notification suspending the new laws and restoring the old local government system.

The Lahore High Court has adjourned the hearing to March 21 and has requested a re-evaluation of the case.

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LHC reserved its verdict on plea canceling bail of OGRA officials

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LHC
  • A hearing was held in the Lahore High Court.
  • Justice Sarfraz Ali Dogar reserved the decision after argument.
  • Deputy AG requested court to take notice and cancel the bail.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has reserved its verdict on the plea of ​​canceling the bail of six Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority(OGRA) officers.

A hearing was held in the Lahore High Court on the plea to cancel the bail of six OGRA officers.

Justice Sarfraz Ali Dogar, while hearing the bail cancellation petition, reserved the decision after hearing the arguments.

The government of Pakistan has approached for canceling the bail of seven persons, including the former chairperson of OGRA Uzma Adil. Deputy Attorney General Asad Bajwa appeared in court on behalf of the federal government.

All the accused officers also appeared in court.

On behalf of the Federation, Deputy Attorney General Asad Bajwa argued that these officers misused their powers and that gas contracts were awarded to people of their choice at low prices.

Due to this, the national exchequer lost billions. The trial court, contrary to the facts, granted bail to these accused.

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NA speaker warns PTI MNAs against attending session

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NA speaker Raja Pervaiz PTI

National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has refused to accept the order of Lahore High Court regarding the restoration of PTI MNAs and said that the reinstated MNAs would not be allowed to enter or attend the session of lower house. The NA sources said that the speaker was of the view that the resignations … Read more

LHC orders to produce Senator Azam Swati in court

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LHC orders
  • The case was heard by Justice Anwar Haq Pannu.
  • Court ordered to constitute medical board.
  • Court ordered to present PTI leader before the medical board.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has ordered senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) leader Azam Swati to be produced in court and to form a medical board.

A hearing was held in the Bahawalpur Bench of the Lahore High Court on the request for the recovery of senior Tehreek-e-Insaf Senate leader Azam Swati.

Bahawalpur Bench ordered to the production of Senator Azam Swati and Mohammad Khan Madani in court. The case was heard by Justice Anwar Haq Pannu.

Bahawalpur Bench of Lahore High Court also ordered to form of a medical board for PTI leader Azam Swati and also ordered the Superintendent Jail to present both the leaders before the medical board.
Petitioner Adeel Aslam’s lawyer Saqib Tariq argued that Azam Swati went missing after his arrest. It is possible that he was subjected to torture.

The petitioner’s counsel pleaded that the Court should order Swati’s recovery and conduct a medical board.

Earlier, Lahore High Court sought a report from the Punjab government on the petition for the recovery of Eijaz Chaudhry and other PTI leaders.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that a report should be sought from the government, as there is a danger that they will not be included in the unknown persons, on which the court remarked that you went to arrest them yourself.

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LHC moved against Rana Sanaullah for leaking audios

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LHC petrol prices
  • A contempt of court plea was filed over scandalizing the judiciary.
  • The petition has been filed by Shahid Rana Advocate.
  • Petitioner request that Rana Sanaullah be booked for contempt of court.

LAHORE: A contempt of court petition was filed against Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in the Lahore High Court (LHC).

A contempt of court plea was filed against the Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah for scandalizing the judiciary. The petition has been filed by Shahid Rana Advocate.

In the petition, Shahid Rana Advocate has made Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah a party and submitted that Rana Sanaullah had leaked the audio of former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and President Supreme Court Bar by conducting a direct press conference.

The petitioner’s lawyer stated that  Rana Sanaullah scandalized the judiciary by leaking the audio and agitated the legal circles by affecting lawyer and client privacy.

In the petition, Shahid Rana Advocate requested that Rana Sanaullah be booked for contempt of court for taking unconstitutional action and scandalizing the judiciary.

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LHC seeks reply from Speaker NA in PTI MNA’s resignations case

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  • Justice Shahid Karim Lahore High Court heard the case.
  • Court rejected the immediate plea for stay-order.
  •  LHC adjourned the hearing till on March 7.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has sought answers from other parties, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, on the issue of PTI’s resignations.

Justice Shahid Karim Lahore High Court heard the case against the approval of the resignations of 43 members of the PTI Assembly and the notification of the Speaker.

Barrister Ali Zafar, the counsel of Fawad Chaudhry and other members, presented their arguments in court.

The court rejected the immediate plea for stay-order on the Speaker’s notification and asked the Election Commission, the Speaker of the National Assembly, and other parties to respond on March 7.

In the petition, it was submitted that the speaker did not listen to the position of the members before accepting the resignation, the notification of the Election Commission to de-notify the members of the assembly should be declared null and void.

In the petition, it was requested that the court should also stop the implementation of the schedule of the by-elections of the national constituencies.

It may be noted that PTI’s Riyaz Fatyana and others filed a petition against the acceptance of resignations in the Lahore High Court.

It should be noted that after accepting the resignations from the National Assembly, the Election Commission de-notified 43 members of the National Assembly of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.

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LHC moved against increase in price of petroleum products

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  • A citizen filed plea through his lawyer Azhar Siddique.
  • Petitioner pleaded with the court to declare fuel prices void.
  • The OGRA and federal Govt have been made party in the case.

LAHORE: A plea was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday, challenging the recent increase in prices of petroleum products.

The plea has been filed by a citizen named Muneer Ahmed through his lawyer Advocate Azhar Siddique.

He stated that the federal government has increased the prices of petroleum products which would lead to a further rise in inflation.

The petitioner pleaded with the court to declare the recent increase in fuel prices void.

The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), federal government and other concerned authorities have been made party in the case.

Earlier, the federal government increased the price of petrol by Rs22.20 per litre in a bid to appease the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for reviving $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

The rate of petrol was increased to Rs272.00 per litre from Rs249.80 per litre and the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been increased by Rs17.20 per litre to Rs280.00.

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CJP directs ECP to implement LHC orders on Punjab polls date  

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CJP directs ECP
  • ECP delegation met with Punjab Governor on the issue.
  • Governor directed the ECP to seek further clarity in this regard.
  • Justice Ayesha Malik asked why the ECP was consulting with governor.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to implement the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) orders on general elections in Punjab.

The directives were issued by the Supreme Court when it took up the petition of the Punjab Assembly lawmakers that were de-seated for not towing the party lines.

The petition was dismissed as the petitioner informed the bench that it was inadmissible following the dissolution of the assembly.

At the outset of the hearing, CJP Umar Ata Bandial observed that the issue of restoring the dissident lawmakers was over as the assembly had been dissolved.

The CJP then asked the Election Commission what it was doing on the directives issued by the high court to give a date for the elections.

At this, ECP’s director-general of law told the bench that a delegation of the commission had met Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman on the issue a day earlier. He added that the governor had directed the ECP to seek further clarity in this regard.

“The legal way has to be taken by the governor or the Election Commission?” asked CJP. The ECP official said that it was the governor’s domain.

At that point, Justice Ayesha Malik interjected and asked why the ECP was consulting with the governor.

“Does the Constitution make it liable for the ECP to consult the governor before the elections?” she asked.

Meanwhile, CJP Bandial told the ECP counsel that the high court had asked them to hold elections and they should implement its order.

To this, ECP’s DG law informed the bench that the court had also directed them to consult with the governor.

“If the high court has given this order then follow it,” remarked CJP Bandial and disposed of the plea.

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Punjab governor, ECP fail to announce election schedule despite LHC order

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Punjab governor ECP

LAHORE: A meeting between Punjab Governor and the Election Commission of Pakistan delegation remained inconclusive regarding the announcement of elections in the province in the light of the order of the Lahore High Court, which had instructed the ECP to announce the election schedule with the consultation of Punjab Governor. The governor was of the … Read more

LHC declares appointment of 19 law officers illegal

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LHC declares
  • Court upheld the dismissal of 97 law officers.
  • AG Punjab and other officers challenged their dismissals
  • Justice Ali Baqar Najafi reserved its decision after the arguments.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday declared the appointment of 19 law officers by the Caretaker Government of Punjab as illegal.

According to the details, in the case of the dismissal of law officers in Punjab in the Lahore High Court, the court upheld the dismissal of 97 law officers including Advocate General Punjab Ahmed Owais.

Court ruled against the re-appointment of 19 law officers posted during the tenure of former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz.

A five-member larger bench comprising Justice Ali Baqar Najafi of the Lahore High Court reserved its decision after the arguments were completed.

In today’s hearing, Mansoor Awan, the lawyer of the Punjab government, said that the Advocate General is bound to act according to the advice of the government. The Advocate General is the principal law officer who cannot appear in court by himself.

Advocate General Punjab Ahmad Owais’s lawyer Abid Zuberi also appeared in the court, while Election Commission’s lawyer Shahzada Mazhar submitted a written reply in the court.

It should be noted that earlier the case related to the dismissal of Advocate General Punjab, law officers, and heads of independent institutions was set for hearing by the court, after which a five-member larger bench of Lahore High Court was formed under the supervision of Justice Ali Baqar Najafi.

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ECP finalizes arrangements to hold polls in Punjab, KP

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  • ECP has completed the preparations.
  • Polls schedule for Punjab will be announced next week.
  • CEC called a high-level meeting of ECP on Feb 13.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has finalized preparations to hold provincial assemblies’ elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the details, the Election Commission has completed the preparations for the general elections of the Provincial Assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while the proposed schedule has been prepared for the two provinces.

Sources said the proposal has been prepared to set the date of polling on April 9 in Punjab and April 16 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, however, the schedule for Punjab is likely to be released next week.

The election schedule for Punjab will likely be released next week.

The preparations for operational matters, deployment of electoral staff, and procurement of election material have also been finalized.

Polling day for the election will be announced after final approval from the Election Commission of Pakistan.

On the other hand, in view of the decision of the Lahore High Court regarding the elections in Punjab, the Chief Election Commissioner has called a high-level meeting of the Election Commission on February 13.

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Legal notice serves to ECP, Governor Punjab demanding polls schedule

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Legal notice
  • A citizen has sent a legal notice to ECP and Governor.
  • ECP has to issue the election schedule within seven days.
  • Earlier, LHC ordered ECP to hold elections in 90 days.

LAHORE: A legal notice has been sent to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Governor of Punjab demanding the release of the election schedule.

A citizen has sent a legal notice to the Election Commission and the Governor of Punjab through his lawyer Azhar Siddique Advocate.

It has been stated in the notice that the Lahore High Court has ordered the Election Commission to conduct the elections in ninety days, according to which it is a legal requirement to follow the court order before twelve o’clock on February 12th, but after this time, the court order will not be implemented which is contempt of court.

It has been clarified in the notice that under the Election Act, the Election Commission has to issue the election schedule within seven days and the commission needs 54 days to conduct the election.
It has been stated in the notice that issuing the election schedule is a constitutional requirement, while the governor has broken his oath before and did not give the election date and the governor will be guilty of contempt of court for not consulting for the release of the election schedule.

The notice has demanded that the Election Commission should also issue the election schedule by fulfilling its constitutional responsibility and if the election schedule is not issued, a contempt of court petition will be filed against the Election Commission and the Governor of Punjab.

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Court reserves verdict on petition seeking election schedule

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Court reserves
  • Justice Jawad Hassan heard the PTI petition.
  • President Arif Alvi could give election date.
  • SHC is expected to announce the verdict later today.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) reserved its verdict on petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking a date for elections in the Punjab province.

The court is expected to announce the verdict later today.

Justice Jawad Hassan heard a plea filed by PTI Secretary General Asad Umar seeking direction to the Punjab governor for immediately announcing the date of elections in the province.

Inspector General of Punjab Police, Dr Usman Anwar and the chief secretary appeared before the court.

During the course of proceedings, Punjab IGP assured the court they will follow whatever decision made by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Punjab Governor’s lawyer maintained that Baligh ur Rehman was not bound to give a date for elections as an interim cabinet had already formed. He pleaded with the court to return the pleas as inadmissible with a fine on the petitioner.

PTI’s counsel Barrister Ali Zafar, while responding to the governor’s lawyer, said President Arif Alvi could give election date as the IGP and chief secretary had assured of performing their duties.

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LHC suspends ECP order to de-notify 43 PTI MNAs

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LHC suspends
  • LHC Judge Justice Shahid Karim heard the case.
  • Court also issued notices to the ECP and federal Govt.
  • Court restricted the ECP from holding by-elections.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan’s notification that de-notified 43 MNAs of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Justice Shahid Karim heard the case and restricted the ECP from holding by-elections in the 43 constituencies until further orders.

The court also issued notices to the federal government, NA Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

The LHC issued directives on a petition filed by Riaz Fatyana, Nasarullah Khan, and other PTI leaders challenging the acceptance of their resignations as MNAs by Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.

In the petition, the PTI leaders accused the NA speaker of accepting resignations to ‘politically victimize’ the opponents. They pleaded with the court to nullify the decision of speaker Raja Pervaiz Asharaf and the order of the Election Commission of Pakistan.

PTI’s lawyer, Barrister Ali Zafar, argued that after withdrawing the resignations, the Speaker has no authority to accept the resignations. Accepting the resignation of the members of the assembly is against the law and based on malice. He said resignations of members of the National Assembly will be accepted contrary to the rules laid down by the Supreme Court.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that Speaker National Assembly accepted the resignations to take political revenge. Before accepting the resignation, the Speaker did not call the members and ask for their position.

In the petition, it was requested that the court nullify the move of accepting the resignation of the Speaker of the National Assembly. The court declared the notification of the Speaker and the Election Commission null and void.

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Contempt petition filed against IG Punjab, Islamabad in LHC

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Contempt petition
  • Azhar Siddique filed the contempt petition.
  • LHC order three times to present Fawad Chaudhary.
  • Hence contempt court plea should proceed against IGs.

LAHORE: A contempt plea was filed in Lahore High Court(LHC) against IG Punjab and Islamabad for not presenting Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhary before the court despite the court orders.

Azhar Siddique filed the contempt plea on behalf of Fawad Chaudhary’s relative Nabeel Shehzad.

The plea stated that the LHC order three times to present former federal minister Fawad Chaudhary before court but Islamabad police did not present him.

Hence contempt court plea should proceed against the concerned officials.

Earlier, Lahore High Court (LHC) summoned the IGs Islamabad and Punjab after the authorities failed to produce Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry before the court.

The former federal minister was arrested by Islamabad police from outside his residence for “inciting violence against a constitutional institution”.

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LHC extends protective bail of Shahbaz Gill till Feb 6

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LHC extends
  • Lahore High Court Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh heard the cases.
  • The court extended Shahbaz Gill’s protective bail till February 6.
  • Shahbaz Gill said Fawad Chaudhry targeted for political revenge.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended the protective bail of Shahbaz Gill till February 6 for not submitting the records of the cases.

Lahore High Court Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh heard three times the petition against Shahbaz Gill’s possible arrest.

Despite the LHC order, the court expressed its anger on the additional federal interior secretary for not presenting the records of the cases. The court remarked that in the era of WhatsApp, all the information can be obtained in five minutes.

Justice Tariq Saleem said that consider the sanctity of the position adding that the court has to resume the hearing after every hour due to this behavior.

The court extended Shahbaz Gill’s protective bail till February 6 while seeking all the details of the cases.

Speaking to the media after the hearing, PTI leader Shahbaz Gill said that the government that came into power by foreign conspiracy will definitely follow the instructions by foreign powers. He said it has been crucial that a public government must be formed so the state can express the feelings of the people.

The leader of PTI said that Fawad Chaudhry was targeted for political revenge, these are political arrests and PTI will fight in the courts.

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LHC summons IG Punjab, Islamabad in Fawad Chaudhry arrest case

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  • LHC ordered police to present PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in court.
  • Barrister Ahmad Pansota filed plea for the recovery of the PTI leader.
  • AAG said Fawad Chaudhry was in the custody of the Islamabad police.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has summoned the inspector generals of Islamabad and Punjab police  at 6pm after the authorities failed to produce Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry before court.

The senior PTI leader was arrested by Islamabad police on Wednesday morning from outside his residence for inciting violence against a constitutional institution.

The LHC ordered police to present PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in court in response to a petition filed by Fawad’s lawyer, Barrister Ahmad Pansota, for the recovery of the PTI senior leader.

The petitioner had urged the court to recover Fawad from illegal and unlawful confinement and produce him before the court.

Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh heard the plea and ordered the authorities to present the PTI leader before the court.

Punjab Advocate General (AAG) Chaudhry Muhammad Jawad Yaqub told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry was in the custody of the Islamabad police.

At which, the judge summoned the inspector generals of Islamabad and Punjab to court.

“The IGs of Islamabad and Punjab should appear in the court by 6pm,” Justice Sheikh ordered.

Police allowed to take Fawad Chaudhry to Islamabad

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LHC issues written decision of Toshakhana case

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LHC issues
  • Justice Asim Hafeez issued the written decision of last hearing.
  • Court ordered the head of the Toshakhana to submit an affidavit.
  • Lahore High Court adjourned further hearing of the case till Feb 7.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) on Tuesday issued the written decision of the last hearing of the Toshakhana case.

Justice Asim Hafeez issued the written decision of the previous hearing of the Toshakhana case and ordered the head of the Toshakhana to submit an affidavit.

Justice Asim Hafeez said in a written decision that the head of Toshakhana should submit an affidavit stating why it is necessary to keep the details of the cases secret.

The court gave a written ruling that the court will decide in chambers whether the claim is in accordance with the law or not. After looking at the record, the court will decide whether it can be kept confidential or not.

The Lahore High Court adjourned further hearing of the case till February 7.

On the other hand, the federal government has decided to make all the records of Toshakhana public. A federal cabinet meeting was held today under the supervision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in which the 4-point agenda was considered.

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Australian news removed tweet after PCB condemned

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PCB objected to Fox Cricket’s coverage of Babar Azam. Babar was reported to have “sexted a teammate’s girlfriend”. Azamm decided to keep quiet about the claims and has not yet responded. Australian news, Fox Cricket, deleted the tweet after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) condemned the publication for making “unsubstantiated personal charges” against national team … Read more

LHC directs to take action against eateries without parking facilities

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LHC directs

The LHC bench issued orders while hearing a petition. LHC showed reservations about the start of development projects. Punjab badly struck with such weather conditions in recent years. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered the authorities concerned to take action against restaurants without parking facilities. The LHC bench issued orders while hearing a petition … Read more

LHC orders to implement decision on issuance of NOC to Ramzan Sugar Mills

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LHC
  • A hearing was held in the Lahore High Court on the petition.
  • Director General (DG) Excise appeared in court on court orders.
  • Sulman Aslam Butt Advocate appeared in court on behalf of the petitioner.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered to implementation of its decision regarding the issuance of a no objection certificate (NOC) to Ramzan Sugar Mills in two days.

A hearing was held in the Lahore High Court on the petition against the non-issuance of NOC to Ramzan Sugar Mills owned by the Sharif family.

Director General (DG) Excise appeared in court on court orders.

While hearing the petition, Justice Shahid Karim expressed his displeasure at the delayed appearance of DG Excise and said that judges can come in the morning, so why can’t you come.

DG Excise replied that he want to apologize to the court, it will not happen in the future, “to which the court said, “Why you are not following the decision, is it a personal issue.”

Sulman Aslam Butt Advocate appeared in court on behalf of the petitioner. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the petitioner Ramzan Sugar Mills fulfilled all the conditions for obtaining the license.

The petitioner’s lawyer submitted that despite the court order, the license is not being issued on political grounds, requesting that the court issue orders implement the order of NOC issuance, on which Justice Shahid Karim Lahore.

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Punjab Govt likely to extend winter vacations

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Punjab Govt likely
  • The winter vacations for schools are likely to be extended.
  • Provincial Govt has already extended winter vacations on court order.
  • Winter vacations in the medical and nursing colleges extended till Jan 8.

LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering extending winter vacations for one more week as intensity of cold increased in the province.

The winter vacations for schools are likely to be extended for one more week January 9 to 15 on the appeal of the parents over cold weather.

It may be noted that the provincial government of Punjab has already extended winter vacations for a week on the orders of the Lahore High Court due to smog.

According to the notification issued by the Specialised Health Department of Punjab, the winter vacations in the medical and nursing colleges of the province have been extended till January 8.

The vacations were supposed to end on January 2. The notification further said that the clinical students working on rotations will continue discharging their duties in the hospitals.

On December 27, the Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered to extend of winter vacations for one more week amid the increasing threat of smog. The orders were passed by the LHC while hearing the petitions moved for seeking the remedy to address the smog issue.

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LHC restrains ECP to take action against Imran Khan

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LHC denotification
  • The court issued notices to the federal government, ECP and others.
  • Justice Jawad Hasan issued interim decision on Imran Khan’s petition.
  • The lawyer said that chairman PTI Imran Khan hid his assets from the ECP.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has adjourned the hearing of the case till January 11 while restraining the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from taking action against chairman PTI Imran Khan.

The hearing of the case against the notice of removal of the former prime minister Imran Khan from the post of the party chairman resumed in the Lahore High Court, the court remarked that the reference of the Speaker was decided or dealt with by the Election Commission.

During the hearing, the lawyer of the ECP read the decision of the Election Commission.

The court directed the federal government and the speaker to make the petitioning members of parliament parties, after which Imran Khan’s lawyer made the federal government and the speaker the petitioning members of parliament parties.

The court issued notices to the federal government, the Election Commission, and the six members of parliament who complained about Imran Khan and sought a written response from all the parties.

Justice Jawad Hasan issued interim decision on Imran Khan’s petition while Imran Khan’s lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar and Azhar Siddique argued.

The election commission lawyer said that Imran Khan hid his assets from the election commission. The facts regarding Toshakhana were also hidden. The Commission can disqualify any parliamentarian under Article 62, the court asked how the Election Commission decided.

The lawyer of the Election Commission replied that before this, a complaint was also filed regarding the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif.

 

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Toshakhana case: Imran challenges ECP’s proceedings in LHC

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ECP Arrest warrants

Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC), challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) notice seeking to remove him as the party’s chairman. The electoral watchdog commenced the proceedings to remove Imran Khan as chairman of the PTI last month, in aftermath of his disqualification in … Read more

LHC declares ongoing development funds to MNAs and MPA illegal

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LHC declares
  • Justice Shahid Jamil Khan issued a 20-page written judgment.
  • LHC in its verdict declared the appointment of administrators illegal.
  • The purpose of releasing such development funds is to influence voters.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday declared ongoing development funds to MNAs and MPAs without the approval of the local government in Punjab as “unconstitutional”.

The LHC in its verdict declared the appointment of administrators without the approval of the Punjab Cabinet and the new development projects without the approval of the local government as illegal.

The court ruling said that such projects can continue only if the elected representatives approve.

Justice Shahid Jamil Khan issued a 20-page written judgment. The court issued a verdict on the petition of Mazhar Hussain Goraya, which said that releasing development funds to MNAs and MPs is a violation of the constitution.

According to the decision of the LHC, the release of development funds to MNAs and MPs is against democratic values. The purpose of releasing such development funds is to influence voters which are unfair. Allocation and utilization of funds for arbitrary constituencies is a violation of Article 25 of the Constitution.

The decision said that the release of development funds in the constituencies won by the ruling party is unconstitutional. Grants given to MNAs and MPs under an executive order within local government limits are illegal. The Election Commission should hold elections under the Punjab Local Government Act 2022 after the work of constituencies is completed.

The petitioner had challenged the tender notice issued regarding the development work in Dera Ghazi Khan.
According to the petitioner, the tender notice was issued without the approval of the Secretary of Local Government in violation of the policy, and the Deputy Commissioner and the Chief Officer issued the notice without approval to award the respective MNAs and MPAs.

 

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LHC grants time to form teams against smoke-emitting factories

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LHC grants time
  • Justice Shahid Karim heard the petitions of Shahid Farooq and others.
  • DG PDM Punjab appeared before the court.
  • The court rejected the legal draft.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) granted time to form teams to speed up action against smoke-emitting factories in the province.

Justice Shahid Karim heard the petitions of Shahid Farooq and others related to smog remediation.

The Director General of Provincial Disaster Management (DG PDM), appeared before the court.

The court also granted respite to form teams of volunteers at the request of DG PDM.

The court expressed its reservations about giving powers to inspectors to demolish smoke-emitting factories and brick kilns despite the vandalism.

The court rejected the legal draft.

The court summoned the officers of the law department for the next hearing.

Justice Shahid Karim remarked that there was the worst traffic jam on various roads in Lahore last night.

The court observed that the citizens have faced a lot of problems due to the traffic jam which also caused an increase of smog due to vehicular pollution.

The court expressed displeasure over the traffic warden standing in groups and talking during duty and remarked that violation of traffic rules is happening in front of wardens.

 

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