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LHC seeks govt’s reply on plea to ban children’s use of social media

September 16, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought replies from the federal government and other respondents on a petition seeking a ban on children’s use of social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed by Azam Butt, whose counsel, Rana Sikandar, argued that children are exposed to inappropriate … Read more

Supreme Court dismissed LHC decision on Fawad Chaudhry’s 9 May cases

July 10, 2025 by Sana Fatima

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has nullified the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to dismiss Fawad Chaudhry’s plea seeking the consolidation of May 9 cases filed against him in different cities. The top court has sent the matter back to the LHC for fresh consideration. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya … Read more

LHC hints to seal Chingchi rickshaw manufacturing factories

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) hinted to seal Chingchi rickshaw manufacturing factories during the hearing on petitions against the smog. During the hearing on the petitions against the smog, the Lahore High Court expressed his annoyance for the traffic jam on the Mall Road, saying that protests and negotiations do not mean that the … Read more

LHC dismisses appeal against Dar’s appointment as Deputy PM

April 10, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed an intra-court appeal challenging the appointment of Ishaq Dar as deputy prime minister.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal announced the reserved verdict, upholding the earlier decision by a single bench that had rejected the petition.

The appeal was filed by petitioner Ashba Kamran, who argued that the position of deputy prime minister does not exist in the constitution of Pakistan.

She claimed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s appointment of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to the post was illegal and urged the court to declare it null and void.

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Nine new LHC additional judges take oath

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The nine new additional judges of the Lahore High Court(LHC) have taken oath of office, after which the number of judge has increased to 43.

New Additional Judges took oath of office at the ceremony, Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Aaliya Neelam administered the oath to the judges. Senior judges, including Justice Shujaat Ali Khan and Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, attended the event.

Justice Hassan Nawaz Makhdoom, Justice Malik Waqar Haider Awan, Justice Sardar Akbar Ali Dogar, Justice Malik Javed Iqbal, Justice Syed Ahsan Raza Kazmi, Justice Muhammad Jawad Zafar, Justice Khalid Ishaq, Justice Malik Muhammad Owais Khalid and Justice Chaudhry Sultan Mahmood are included.

The judges and officers of the Lahore High Court attended the ceremony, and the families of lawyers and newly appointed judges were also present at the ceremony.

Registrar High Court, Abher Gul Khan, performed the duties of governance at the ceremony.

The number of judge in the Lahore High Court has increased to 43 after taking oath of the new judges.

Earlier, Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, approved the appointment of nine additional judges to the Lahore High Court (LHC) after careful deliberation.

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LHC issues notices to federal govt, other on plea against PECA laws

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has issued notices to the federal government and others as it admitted a petition filed against Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act(PECA) 2025 for preliminary hearing.

Justice Farooq Haider conducted hearing on the petition filed by the Federal Union of Journalists, asking court to declare the controversial law null and void.

The petition filed by the Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) states that the PECA Bill was brought without consultation with the relevant stakeholders and journalist organizations. The approval of the PECA Amendment Bill will affect freedom of expression provided in the constitution.

The petition has requested the PECA Amendment Law 2025 to be declared unconstitutional and urged it to be annulled, saying that the PECA Amendment Act contradicts the protection of freedom of expression given in the constitution.

Later, the court approved the petition against the PECA amendment law for a preliminary hearing and issued notices to the federal government and others.

The petition to annul the PECA was filed by Federal Union of Journalists, in which the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), including others, were made parties.

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LHC seeks report on severe water shortage, drought

January 24, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) expressed displeasure over the Provincial Disaster Management Authority’s performance on the severe water shortage and sought a response on the drought report.

Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court heard petitions against smog and environmental pollution. During the hearing, Justice Shahid Karim remarked that every work was to be done by the court so this department should be closed.

He further remarked that government should take measures and make a permanent policy for water conservation. He stated that permanent policy should be made, if there is no snowfall this year, it is alarming situation.

The court said that the government should impose immediate water emergency, the water was stopped through the pipes.

Justice Shahid Karim added that underground water levels are decreasing and water recycling plant should be established in 10 Marla or above house.

On this, WASA’s lawyer took the position that they are working on water meters and first phase water meters will be installed in commercial buildings and later meters will be installed at private level.

During the hearing, the member judicial commission said that there is also a problem with car showrooms. The cars are washed there every day and showrooms are using too much water.

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PTI founder approaches LHC for bail in May 9 cases

January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder has approached the Lahore High Court(LHC) for bail in May 9 cases.

Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan has approached the High Court for release in eight cases of May 9.

Imran Khan has filed a bail petition in other cases including the Jinnah House attack, in which it has been stated that on May 9, he was in the custody of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Islamabad. Imran Khan termed the cases against him as an act of ‘political revenge’.

PTI founder told the court that he has been subjected to ‘political victimization’ and facing several ‘fabricated’ cases for two years, requesting the court to approve his post-arrest bail.

The PTI founder approached the LHC after his bail plea was rejected by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in eight May 9 cases including the Jinnah House attack.

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LHC makes new schools registration subject to bus policy

December 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued an order to make the registration of new schools conditional to the school bus policy.

Justice Shahid Karim heard the petitions filed in the Lahore High Court for the control of smog, during which the relevant officials appeared in the court.

During the hearing, the court questioned why measures were not taken for school buses for children. Why was the court order to start buses for 50 percent children not implemented? Court observed that Secretary Schools violated court orders.

Justice Shahid Karim remarked that by December 30, submit a policy report in this regard and make school buses mandatory in the registration of schools. He further remarked that stop the registration of new schools and every school has to adopt this policy.

Member Judicial Commission said in the court that we asked Managing Director Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore to resume the work of water meter.

On this WASA’s lawyer said that we had money problems with the Chinese company, the Chinese company wanted to open an account here. .

Justice Shahid Karim said that the work has been delayed a lot and ordered to start it soon as smog will start again in the next one month.

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LHC dismisses pleas against outsourcing govt schools

December 19, 2024December 18, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) on Wednesday dismissed the petitions filed against the outsourcing of government schools in Punjab.

Justice Shahid Karim heard the petitions of Aitzaz Ahsan and others against the outsourcing of government schools in the Lahore High Court, during which the petitioner and the government lawyer appeared in the court.

The counsel for the petitioners argued in the court that the Punjab government’s move to privatize government schools is against the law, as schools will be privatized and fees will be increased.

The petitioner demanded a halt to the decision to outsource schools, saying the children of the poor would miss out on basic education from government schools.

On this occasion, the government lawyer argued in the court that the closed government schools are being outsourced through public-private partnership. The outsourced schools will also remain under the Punjab government.

Later, the court dismissed the pleas against outsourcing to government schools.

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LHC displeased over not closing markets on time

December 6, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed displeasure over the not closing of markets and bazars after 8 pm as part of measures to prevent smog.

The hearing on the petitions filed for smog remediation was held in Lahore High Court, Justice Shahid Karim heard the petitions filed for smog remediation.

Lahore High Court while ordering measures to install water meters to stop wastage of water, said that the main cause of pollution is vehicle smoke and rush, realignment of roads should be done, this will not cause traffic rush.

The court expressed displeasure over the markets and shops remaining open after 8 pm and sought a report from the concerned authorities.

The court has also sought suggestions for a long-term policy to tackle smog.

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LHC orders to formulate work-from-home policy for schools, offices

November 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed the administration to formulate a work-from-home policy for schools and offices. Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court heard the petitions against not taking effective measures to remedy the smog. During the hearing, the members of the commission said that trees were cut to build a … Read more

LHC orders schools to ensure transport for students

November 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday has issued an order to schools to provide transportation for students after the winter vacation.

Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court issued a 3-page order on smog relief petitions.

The Lahore High Court has ordered the schools to provide transport to the children after the winter vacation as part of measures combat smog, while the court said that the education department is being given final notices in this regard.

During the hearing, the court praised the steps taken by the transport department while the advocate general told the court that the Punjab government is taking steps to control smog and cases are being registered against those who burn crop residues.

On the other hand, Punjab Education Department announced schedule of winter vacations and vocations will begin in province from December 20.

Secretary Schools Punjab Khalid Nazir Watto said in a statement that winter vacations are taking place in Punjab from December 20.

Secretary Schools Punjab said that till 10 January 2025 there will be winter vacation in schools, there will be 20 days of winter vacation in schools.

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LHC orders closure of markets by 8 pm

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 by Abid Khan

Non-Muslims can't inherit Muslim property: LHC

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered to close the markets at 8 pm to prevent smog and launched crackdown against smoke emitting vehicles. A hearing was held in the Lahore High Court on the petitions against not taking effective measures to remedy the smog. The Lahore High Court also ordered all private offices to … Read more

LHC orders immediate release of PTI’s Zartaj Gul

October 8, 2024 by Abid Khan

MULTAN: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Multan Bench ordered the release of former federal minister and PTI leader Zartaj Gul.

Lahore High Court Multan Bench Justice Muhammad Waheed Khan heard the petition filed against Zartaj Gul’s detention, in which the petitioner’s lawyer appeared in the court.

After hearing the arguments of the lawyers, Justice Muhammad Waheed Khan ordered the immediate termination of Zartaj Gul’s detention and ordered his release.

Zartaj Gul was taken into custody by Dera Ghazi Khan in view of Tehreek-e-Insaf’s protest and a petition was filed in the court by her husband against her detention.

Zartaj Gul lawyer had claimed that she was arrested from her residence and subsequently transferred to Central Jail Dera Ghazi Khan under Section 3 of the MPO (Maintenance of Public Order).

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LHC orders removal of Pervaiz Elahi’s name from PCL

October 3, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the name removal of former chief minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi and others names from the Passport Control List (PCL).

Lahore High Court judge Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza heard the case of removing the name of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and others from the Passport Control List (PCL).

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) submitted the report in the court during the hearing.

The FIA has removed the name of former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi from the Passport Control List (PCL).

After which the court disposed of the plea in the light of the report.

It is pertinent to note that Parvez Elahi name was included in the PCL and he filed an application for exclusion of his name as he wanted to perform Umrah.

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SC annuls LHC judgment on Punjab election tribunals

September 30, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court accepted the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) petition and overturned the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) June 12 judgment on establishment of election tribunals in Punjab.

A 5-member bench headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa completed the hearing of the case and reserved the verdict, which the court announced on Monday morning.

The Chief Justice read out the decision and allowed the appeal of the Election Commission regarding the election tribunals in Punjab and annulled the decision of the Lahore High Court.

The decision of the court came from 5-0, in which the notification of the Registrar of Lahore High Court on the appointment of Judges Tribunal of June 12 has also been declared null and void.

The court observed the single bench verdict of the Lahore High Court cannot be presented as a judicial precedent. The High Court judge did not take into account the non-meeting of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Justice.

The court said that a cautious attitude should be adopted when the dispute is related to a constitutional institution. The Election Commission pleaded that the constitution of election tribunals is the authority of the Election Commission.

The Chief Justice said that there is an additional note by Justice Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Justice Aqeel Abbasi.

It should be noted that on June 12, the Lahore High Court had given a verdict on the Punjab Election Tribunals, in which the court had constituted 6 election tribunals in Punjab.

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LHC fixes plea challenging FIA authority in PCL for hearing

September 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) on Friday fixed the petition challenging the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) authority to include names in the Passport Control List (PCL) for hearing on October 01 .

Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed for early hearing on the petition against the authority to add name in PCL.

The petition challenges the FIA ‘s authority to include names in the passport control list.

Petitioner Munir Ahmed’s lawyer Azhar Siddique presented his arguments in the court.

The court approved the request for early hearing of the case and directed to set the case for hearing on October 1.

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LHC directs to fix plea against Practice and Procedure Ordinance for hearing

September 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) directed the registrar’s office to fix petition challenging the Practice and Procedure Ordinance 2024 for hearing by removing the objection of absence of relevant bench.

The hearing on the petition against the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Ordinance was held in Lahore High Court. Justice Faisal Zaman Khan heard the plea as an objection.

Petitioner Azhar Siddique Advocate argued that the Presidential Ordinance is based on malice, there is a decision of the Supreme Court regarding the Practice and Procedure Act.

The petitioner said in his position that the powers of the Supreme Court cannot be reduced or increased through the presidential ordinance. The court should declare the presidential ordinance null and void and issue an order to stop the implementation of the presidential ordinance until the final decision of the petition.

Later, the court dismissed the objection raised by the registrar’s office and accepted the petition for earing.

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LHC summons DG FIA in Azam Bokhari fake video case

September 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Lahore High Court(LHC) has summoned Director General Federal Investigation Agency(FIA) along with travel history over non-appearance in Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) leader Azma Bokhari fake video case.

Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Aalia Neelum heard the petition of Azma Bokhari against fake video, in which the public prosecutor and Azma Bokhari’s lawyer appeared in the court.

During the hearing, Justice Aalia Neelam inquired that where the DG FIA is. On this, the public prosecutor informed that he had gone to China for a meeting at the official level.

The Chief Justice said that DG FIA should appear in the next hearing, boarding passes and travel history should be presented.

During the hearing, Azma Bokhari’s lawyer said that FIA says we don’t know where Falak Javed is, we are trying to catch him. Justice Alia Neelam said that FIA comes unprepared every time.

Later, the court adjourned the hearing of the case till September 30.

It is pertinent to note that in the last hearing of this case, the LHC summoned FIA DG to appear in today’s hearing but he can’t appear as he is in China.

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Practice and Procedure Ordinance challenged in LHC

September 21, 2024 by Abid Khan

Lahore: The Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Ordinance was challenged was challenged in the Lahore High Court(LHC), requesting the court to declare it unconstitutional and all orders taken in this regard to be set aside.

A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against the Practice and Procedure Ordinance. Petitioner Munir Ahmed filed the petition through advocate Azhar Siddique. The federal government and others have been made parties in the petition.

The petitioner took the position that the Presidential Ordinance is malicious. There is a decision of the Supreme Court regarding the Practice and Procedure Act, the powers of the Supreme Court cannot be reduced or increased by the Presidential Ordinance.

The petitioner pleaded with the court that the court should declare the presidential ordinance null and void and issue an order to stop the implementation of the presidential ordinance till the final decision of the petition.

It is pertinent to note that the federal government has amended the practice and procedure law for the appointment of cases for hearing and formation of benches in the Supreme Court through an ordinance.

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LHC reinstates Lt Gen Munir Afsar as NADRA Chairman

September 10, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) reinstated Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as Chairman National Database & Registration Authority(NADRA).

A 2-member bench comprising Justice Chaudhry Iqbal of the Lahore High Court heard the petition, in which the government lawyer appeared in the court.

During the hearing, the court asked which notification was challenged in the petition. On this, the public prosecutor said that in the petition, the notification of the appointment of NADRA Chairman of the Caretaker Government was challenged, the request of the petitioner was limited only to the extent of the notification of the Caretaker Government.

The government counsel took the stand that the petitioner never challenged the new role, a one-member bench comprising Justice Asim Hafeez annulled the appointment of Chairman NADRA. Therefore the court annulled the single bench decision to remove Chairman NADRA from office.

The court suspended the decision of a one-member bench to invalidate the appointment of chairman NADRA after hearing the public advocate’s position.

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LHC, Sub-ordinate courts to remain closed on Sep 17

September 9, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) and subordinate courts in Punjab will remain closed on September 17 (Tuesday) in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).

According to an LHC notification issued here on Monday, LHC Chief Justice Miss Aalia Neelum declared September 17 as a holiday for the LHC and subordinate judiciary.

The LHC principal seat, its allied benches including Bahawalpur, Multan, and Rawalpindi, and civil and sessions courts in Punjab will observe the holiday on September 17, it added.

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LHC issues notice to govt on plea against decision to close utility stores

August 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notices to the Federal government and other respondents for September 4 on a petition challenging the decision to shut down utility stores across the country.

Justice Muhammad Raza Qureshi heard the petition filed by Muzammil Rafique.

During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel argued before the court that his client had been serving in utility stores for the past ten years.

He argued that the utility stores not only pay billions of rupees in taxes but also earn Rs 2 billion in net profit. He submitted that the decision would result in the unemployment of 11,000 people.

He further submitted that the decision was a violation of the Companies Act, which outlines the complete procedure for shutting down a company. He pleaded with the court to set aside the decision.

The court, after hearing the initial arguments, issued notices to the federal government and other respondents for September 4 and sought a reply.

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Enforcement of Section 144 in Punjab challenged in LHC

August 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Section 144 enforcement in Punjab was challenged in the Lahore High Court, in which it was requested that the implementation of Section 144 should be declared invalid.

A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against the implementation of Section 144 in Punjab, the petition was filed through Azhar Siddique Advocate.

In the petition, it was said that the Punjab government imposed section 144 to prevent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) from holding a rally, and the imposition of the section for three days is for political purposes.

The petitioner said that the implementation of Article 144 is contrary to the fundamental rights given in the Constitution, and it is requested that the implementation of Article 144 in Punjab be annulled.

It should be remembered that the Punjab government has imposed a ban on processions, rallies and dharnas by imposing Section 144 in the province for three days, which will be applicable from August 22 to August 24.

According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Home Department, Section 144 has been implemented for the establishment of law and order, protection of human lives and property.

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Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh to take oath as acting CJ LHC

August 9, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh will take the oath as acting chief justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday.

The oath-taking ceremony will be held in the LHC Judges’ Lounge at 9:00 a.m., where Justice Shahid Karim will administer the oath to the acting chief justice.

The judges working at the LHC Principal Seat will attend the ceremony.

It is pertinent to mention that LHC Chief Justice Miss Aalia Neelum is on a foreign visit.

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LHC fixes plea against Waqar Younis appointment for hearing

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has fixed petition against the appointment of the former Test cricketer Waqar Younis as adviser of the Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for hearing.

Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry will hear the citizen’s petition tomorrow, in which the federal government, PCB and Waqar Younis have been made parties.

In the petition, the stand taken by the citizen is that the appointment of Waqar Younis as an advisor is against the law.

In the petition, it has been requested that the court annul the appointment of Waqar Younis as Advisor to Chairman PCB.

According to the sources, last month Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has handed over the cricket affairs to Waqar Younis, after which the former captain has to look after the series against Bangladesh as his first assignment.

The Waqar Younis is looking into matters with the selectors and coaches for the Test series.

It may be recalled that PCB had issued an advertisement for the appointment of Advisor to Chairman in the past few days, the last date for submission of application in the advertisement was fixed on August 19.

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