Tue, 21-Oct-2025

BHC summons IG, others over dismissal of 200 policemen

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QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) has summon to the relevant authorities including the IG Police on a petition against the dismissal of more than 200 police personnel of the province.

Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar and Justice Shaukat Ali Rakhshani heard the petition of the dismissed police employees.

The petitioner was of the opinion that after keeping us on the job for one year, policemen were dismissed without hesitation and the employees were not given any notice to express the reasons and no opportunity to clear their positions.

On the stand of the petitioner, the court summoned the relevant authorities including IG and DIG of Police.

The court issued a notice and adjourned the hearing of the case till next week.

Earlier, Balochistan Police Department has dismissed over 200 personnel due to negligence and prolonged absence from duty.

The notification stated that the dismissed personnel include constables, head constables, and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs).

The notification further elaborated that the dismissed officers belong to various regions across Balochistan, including Quetta, Loralai, Sibi, Kalat, Zhob, Naseerabad, and Makran.

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BHC rejects plea seeking action against PTI founder under Article 6

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QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Thursday rejected the petition seeking action against Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan under Article 6.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar and Justice Shaukat Ali Rakhshani of the Balochistan High Court heard the petition filed against PTI founder Imran Khan for action under Article 6.

This petition was filed in the Balochistan High Court on behalf of lawyer Amanullah Kanrani.

The court dismissed the request for proceedings against Imran Khan under Article 6, which is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

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