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SHC suspends KU’s order cancelling Justice Jahangiri’s degree

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday suspended Karachi University’s decision to cancel the degree of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri of the Islamabad High Court. The court was hearing a petition filed against the university’s decision, during which Karachi University Registrar Prof. Imran Siddiqui appeared before the bench. He informed the court that the … Read more

SHC bans commercial activities of public parks in Karachi

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SHC bans commercial activities of public parks in Karachi

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday declared that no commercial activities can take place in public parks and playgrounds across Karachi. A two-member bench, Justice Muhammad Faisal Kamal Alam and Justice Muhammad Hasan Akber, gave the ruling while hearing a petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). The petition challenged the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s (KMC) … Read more

SHC grants Acting Governor access to Main Office at Governor House

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday has permitted Acting Governor Sindh, Awais Qadir Shah, to enter the main office of the Governor House. The court took up the matter after Awais Qadir Shah filed a petition against Kamran Tessori, accusing him of taking the keys to the Governor House offices. The petition was … Read more

Governor Sindh administers oath to Justice Junaid Ghaffar as acting CJ SHC

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KARACHI: The Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori on Friday administered an oath to Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar as Acting Chief Justice (CJ) of the Sindh High Court (SHC) at Governor House Sindh.

The oath taking ceremony was attended by the Judges of Sindh High Court, senior lawyers and others.

Meanwhile, Justice SM Atiq Shah took the oath of office as the Acting Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court.

The oath was administered by Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi here at Governor House.

The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, along with other notable dignitaries.

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SHC reinstates Dr Shahid Rasul as JPMC Executive Director

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KARACHI: The Divisional Bench of Sindh High Court(SHC) on Friday reinstated Dr. Shahid Rasul, Executive Director of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC).

The divisional bench of the Sindh High Court allowed the appeal against the suspension of the Executive Director of JPM Prof Dr Shahid Rasool, and annulled the decision of the single bench.

The Divisional Bench reinstated Dr Shahid Rasul as Executive Director JPMC.

In the written order, the court said that the Divisional Bench does not normally interfere with interim orders, but the Divisional Bench had to intervene to do justice.

The court order said that apparently the Sindh government makes appointments in JPMC and the federal government did not object to the appointments. The apparently these points were not presented before the single bench.

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SHC approves protective bail of Arif Alvi in 3 cases

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has approved the protective bail of former President Arif Alvi in ​​3 cases.

In the petition filed in the Sindh High Court, the former president stated that despite the peaceful protest, cases have been registered under the Terrorism Act and other serious provisions.

According to the information so far, cases have been registered against him in Mianwali, Taxila and Rawalpindi.

The petition also requested that the Sindh Police be restrained from arresting Arif Alvi and including his name in unknown FIRs.

Later, the court granted Arif Alvi’s protective bail for 20 days on a bond of 50,000.

The court said that the matter is being sent to the constitutional bench for further hearing of the case and this bench will look into other matters including the details of the cases.

In another case,  contempt of court petition was filed against the Director General Sindh Building Control Authority for not de-sealing the dental clinic of former President Arif Alvi despite the orders of the Sindh High Court.

Dr. Arif Alvi’s wife filed a contempt of court petition against the DG SBCA and others for not de-selling the clinic despite the orders of the Sindh High Court.

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SHC orders SBCA to de-seal Arif Alvi’s dental clinic

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a written decision declaring the Sindh Building Control Authority’s decision to seal former President Arif Alvi’s clinic null and void.

The Sindh High Court in its judgment said that the SBCA did not give notice to the petitioner before sealing the clinic and did not give the petitioner an opportunity to clean up, which is a violation of fundamental rights.

The judgment of the court ordered that the SBCA immediately de-seal the dental clinic of Arif Alvi, the petitioner should approach the SBCA within 10 days for changing the status of the plot and the SBCA on the request decide in 45 days.

It should be noted that the Sindh Building Control Authority had sealed Arif Alvi’s dental clinic in October and the Sindh High Court had ordered the de-sealing of Arif Alvi’s clinic couple of days ago, the written decision of which has been issued today.

Earlier, Sindh High Court had reserved its decision on the petition to de-seal the dental clinic of former President Dr. Arif Alvi.

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SHC annuls ban imposed on court reporting by PEMRA

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) annulled the ban imposed on court reporting by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).

A two-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Shafi of the Sindh High Court heard the petition by PEMRA against the ban on court reporting.

After the completion of the hearing, the court accepted the request of the court reporters against the decision of PEMRA and annulled the directive of PEMRA regarding the ban on court reporting.

The court allowed journalists to report on the court.

It should be noted that PEMRA had imposed a ban on court reporting a few months ago, against which petitions were filed in Sindh High Court and Islamabad High Court on behalf of journalistic organizations.

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SHC issues stay-order on hiring of 251 employees through SPSC

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KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has stayed recruitments of 251 employees in grade 16 through Sindh Public Service Commission over violation college education department rules. The court directed to keep 50 percent of the 125 posts vacant in the college education department. The position of the petitioner adopted that according to the rules only 50 … Read more

SHC suspends notification of private administrator in co-op housing society

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has suspended the notification of the appointment of a private person as an administrator in the Telephone Cooperative Housing Society.

Sindh High Court suspended the notification of the appointment of the administrator on the issue of appointing a private person as an administrator in the Telephone Cooperative Housing Society.

The court stopped the appointment of private individuals as administrators in societies. Shahnawaz Lashari, the administrator of the society, appeared after the order of the court. Justice Zafar Rajput asked him what is qualification.

Shahnawaz Lashari replied that he did inter in science.

The court asked, can you read the notification of appointment as administrator in your hand? To which Shahnawaz Lashari replied that he cannot read at this time, my spectacles have been lost.

The court directed the court staff to take charge as the administrator of the society.

The court asked, can you read the notification of appointment as administrator in your hand.  To which Shahnawaz Lashari replied that he cannot read at the moment as he lost glasses.

Advocate Zeeshan Abdullah said that before this, various administrators were appointed illegally, these people committed corruption and took the records with them.

The court directed that the registrar should ensure the return of the cooperative societies record within 15 days, examine the record and prepare a report of irregularities, if any allotment of welfare plots or double finalization of any plot is found, then an FIR should be registered directly.

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SHC orders to re-conduct MDCAT within four weeks

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KARACHI; Sindh High Court(SHC) has ordered the authorities to  re-conduct the Medical & Dental College Admission Test(MDCAT) again within four weeks for admissions in government medical and dental colleges and universities.

Petitions against alleged irregularities in MDCAT were heard in the Sindh High Court.

During the hearing, the court remarked that the committee had been ordered to be formed on the previous hearing, did the committee do any work or did they sleep at home.

The committee chairperson Shereen Narejo submitted the report to the court. The court said that the primary responsibility was Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and Dow University of Health Sciences(DUHS). “If there were no irregularities in the examination as per the report, the petitioners will be heard”.

Shireen Narejo said that the committee has checked the examination system of DUHS and also reviwed the statements and evidence of the petitioners . She said some students have contacted that the examination should not be repeated and the statements of such students have also been taken. She stated that investigations have found flaws in the examination system and the system has been compromised at various points.

The court observed that the mechanism has been compromised meaning the paper has been leaked. On which Shireen Narejo said there were answers and various questions on WhatsApp.

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SHC reserves verdict on plea to de-deal Dr Arif Alvi’s dental clinic

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has reserved its judgment on the plea to de-seal the dental clinic of former President Dr Arif Alvi.

Sindh High Court Justice Zafar Rajput heard the petition of former president Dr. Arif Alvi’s wife and son to de-seal the dental clinic during which the Alvi’s lawyer and representatives of the Sindh Building Control Authority(SBCA)  appeared.

Justice Zafar Rajput questioned that when the construction was going on, why was no action taken at that time. On this, Sindh Building Control Authority’s lawyer said that action is taken if a complaint received as authority do not have enough staff to review three million buildings.

The court expressed annoyance at the reply of the counsel of SBCA and said that while SBCA has people to collect money, they mostly focus on collecting money instead of taking action against illegal constructions.

Later, the court reserved its decision on the petition to de-seal the clinic.

It should be noted that Dr. Arif Alvi’s dental clinic located in the Sindhi Muslim Cooperative Housing Society was sealed by the Sindh Building Control Authority at the beginning of this month.

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SHC restrains DUHS from release of merit list  

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has stopped Dow University of Health Sciences to release thhe merit list by issuing stay order on Medical & Dental College Admission Test(MDCAT) results.

A hearing was held in the Sindh High Court on the case of irregularities in the MDCAT exam for admissions in medical and dental colleges.

The court issued stay order on the results and stopped the publication of the merit list, while the health secretary and the chief secretary have suggested forming a committee to investigate the allegations.

The court said that the committee should include Dr. Shereen Narejo CMIT, Director Cybercrime Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) ​​Karachi and Mureed Ali Rahman, former secretary of the board will also be a member of the committee to investigate criminal and civil charges.

The court said that the committee should complete the investigation of all the allegations within 15 days, the committee can get assistance from any institution.

The Sindh High Court said that the committee can ask for records from the universities and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC) taking the test and take their objections from the applicants if any.

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SHC moved against closure of Dr Arif Alvi’s dental clinic

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KARACHI: A petition has been filed in Sindh High Court (SHC) against sealing of Alvi Dental Clinic by the  Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA).

Earlier, Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has sealed the Alvi Dental Clinic owned by former President Dr Arif Alvi.

The SBCA sealed the dental clinic which was established in the residential bungalow while taking action in Sindhi Muslim Cooperative Housing Society Block B House No. 23B.

A heavy contingent of SBCA police took part in the operation and in this regard. The SBCA spokesperson said that the dental clinic was sealed as it was in a residential house and it was a routine operation. He said such operations are being conducted across the city.

Former president Arif Alvi’s wife Samina Alvi and son Awab Alvi filed a petition in the Sindh High Court against the sealing of Alvi Dental Clinic.

A two-judge bench heard the petition, issuing notices to the provincial government, the authority and Sindh Healthcare Commission.

The court, on the plea filed by Dr Alvi’s wife Samina Alvi and son Awab Alvi, has sought a reply from all parties by October 7.

It has been stated in the petition that SBCA has sealed the dental clinic located in Sindhi Muslim Society, the reason for sealing the clinic is just political revenge.

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SHC moved against MDCAT exam

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KARACHI: A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) against recently conducted Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) exam and seeking annulment of MDCAT results.

A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court against the alleged irregularities in the MDCAT exam.

Sindh Government, Dow Medical and Health Sciences (DUHS), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and others have been made parties in the petition.

Nawaz Dahri, advocate, said that the MDCAT exam was conducted on September 22, and the paper was released on social media before the test.

Nawaz Dahri Advocate stated that more than 160 out of 200 questions were on social media. He pleaded that the results of MDCAT be annulled and the exam be conducted again and the investigation of the leak of the entrance test paper should be conducted by joint investigation team (JIT)

Earlier, students staged protest in front of the Dow University of Health Sciences gate expressing their reservations about the MDCAT exam and leakage of paper.

Students had said almost the questions of MDCAT and the paper that went viral on social media were the same.

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SHC expresses annoyance on PTA’s conflicting statements on X ban

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) expressed concerns over conflicting statements made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regarding the ban on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

The two-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Mohammad Shafi Siddiqui and Justice Omar Sial, was hearing petitions challenging the suspension of mobile internet services and the continued inaccessibility of X despite the withdrawal of the ban.

The Chief Justice Sindh High Court expressed annoyance over at the PTA’s change of stance and inquired whether it was professional misconduct or misrepresentation. “Who gave you these instructions, tell me the name, we are sure the instructions must have been issued” CJP remarked.

The Chief Justice Sindh High Court said that the Deputy Attorney General also remained silent on this occasion, the chairman of PTA can be summoned on this matter and court will take contempt of court action on it.

The Sindh High Court asked the lawyer of PTA, do you want the court to review the order.

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SHC accepts plea against appointment of Dar as Deputy PM

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has accepted the petition against the appointment of Ishaq Dar as Deputy Prime Minister for urgent hearing.

A petition against the appointment of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ishaq Dar as Deputy Prime Minister was filed in the Sindh High Court, which was heard by Chief Justice Sindh High Court Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui.

0During the hearing, the Chief Justice asked whether your(petitioner) fundamental right is being affected. On this, the petitioner’s lawyer said that under Article 90 and 91, the federal government consists of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet members. “There is no post of Deputy Prime Minister in the Constitution, the Deputy Prime Minister is not accountable to the Senate or the Parliament”.

The court asked that Parvez Elahi had also been the Deputy Prime Minister before, is this petition different from that. On this, the lawyer said that Parvez Elahi’s notification of 2013 was different from this, it was written in this notification that the Deputy Prime Minister will not exercise the powers of the Prime Minister.

The Chief Justice said that the notification of the appointment of Parvaiz Elahi and copies of the decisions of the High Courts should be submitted.

The court asked the petitioner that why Ishaq Dar was not made in the petition. On this, the petitioner’s lawyer replied that if the court thinks so, then he will be made parties.

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SHC stops FIA from inquiring into degree of justice Jahangiri

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KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) stopped the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from inquiring into the degree of Islamabad High Court Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri.

In the Sindh High Court, a hearing was held on the petition against the FIA ​​inquiry on the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri.

The petition against the inquiry was filed by President Karachi Bar Amir Nawaz Warraich.

The court restrained the FIA ​​from inquiring into the degree of the Islamabad High Court judge. The court issued notices to the Deputy Attorney General, Advocate General Sindh, FIA and others.

The Sindh High Court stopped any kind of publication in the light of the decision of the Fairmen’s Committee.

The court also ordered Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) not to make any publication in the print and electronic media in light of the decision of the Fairmen’s Committee.

It should be noted that the Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri’s degree was declared ineffective by the In Fairmen’s Committee and Syndicate of Karachi University.

The Sindh High Court had suspended the recommendations of the University of Karachi committee and the decision of the syndicate.

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SHC suspends KU decision on Justice Jahangir’s degree

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC)  has suspended the recommendation of the University of Karachi(KU) committee and the decision of the syndicate in the case of the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, judge of the Islamabad High Court.

A two-member bench, comprising Justice Salahuddin Pahwar and Justice Amjad Ali Sahito, heard the petition challenging the university’s authority in the matter.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that the Fairmen’s Committee and the Syndicate declared the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri ineffective, the Syndicate decided in a non-transparent manner.

Justice Salahuddin Panhwar inquired on whose request all this happened. The petitioner’s lawyer said that the degree of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri is 30 years old.

Judge said that they are saying that Islamia Law College has written a letter, what is the relation of the petitioners with this case. On which the petitioner’s lawyer said that the petition was filed on behalf of the lawyers.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that a member of the syndicate was picked up by the police for 8 hours, on which Justice Amjad Ali Sahito said that don’t talk about politics here. The person whose degree you are canceling should be called. Any application can be made in the judicial commission.

The court suspended the recommendations of the University of Karachi’s In Fairmen’s Committee and the decision of the syndicate, restraining Karachi University from taking further steps related to the case.

The Sindh High Court issued notices to the Deputy Attorney General, Advocate General Sindh and others and sought a detailed response within three weeks.

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SHC issues arrest warrant of MD Water Corporation

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Karachi: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has issued an arrest warrant for Managing Director (MD) Water Corporation in the case of non-implementation of court orders.

The Sindh High Court has ordered the concerned SSP to comply with the arrest warrant and to ensure the appearance of MD Water Corporation in the court on the next hearing.

The court said that the MD Water Corporation has issued a bailable warrant of Rs 100,000, this is the procedure of the Water Corporation officers in every case, the cases are pending for 4 years, why these cases have not been resolved so far.

Later, on the order of the Sindh High Court, Advocate General Sindh Hassan Akbar appeared and sought respite to submit a report regarding the execution of the court order, on which the court granted the respite request and adjourned the hearing till September 16.

It should be noted that cases related to tariff and non-payment of dues have been filed against the Water Corporation and the Sindh High Court had sought an explanation from the Government of Sindh and the Water Corporation on these matters.

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SHC allows reporters to cover court proceedings

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) allowed court reporters across the country for court proceedings and directed them to ensure implementation of guidelines.

The SHC heard the petition against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority(PEMRA) ban on reporting of court proceedings.

The court said that the guidelines of the Supreme Court and relevant laws should be taken into account during the reporting of the court. The guidelines issued by the Supreme Court for the reporting of court proceedings should be implemented and PEMRA can take action over the violation of the guidelines of the SC.

The court extended the ongoing stay-order on PEMRA’s suspension of notification of prohibition on written order report only.

The court had stayed proceedings against court reporters and channel owners in light of PEMRA’s May 21 notification.

According to the counsel for the petitioners, after the order on the request of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists(PFUJ) , journalists from all over the country will be able to do responsible court reporting.

Earlier, the court had restrained PEMRA from taking action against 5 court reporters of Karachi and their channels.

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SHC allows reporters to cover court proceedings

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday allowed court reporters to report the court proceedings daily.

A hearing was held in the Sindh High Court on the petition against the ban on reporting of court proceedings.

The court stayed the implementation of the banning clauses of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s May 21 notification while allowing court reporters to conduct court reporting daily.

The SHC issued a notice to PEMRA, the Ministry of Information, and others and sought their reply by June 6.

The Chief Justice of Sindh High Court remarked that court reporters should also show responsibility in court reporting, broadcasting some remarks or observations gives a wrong impression of the judiciary.

The Sindh High Court adjourned further hearing of the case till June 6.

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Court reporting ban challenged

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LAHORE: Three separate petitions filed in the Lahore High Court(LHC), Islamabad High Court(IHC) and Sindh High Court(SHC) Sukkur Bench seeking withdrawal of notification issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority(PEMRA) restricting the TV channels from broadcasting tickers and headlines of court proceedings.

In the petitions filed by the representative organizations of the Supreme Court and High Court Reporters in the Islamabad High Court, it has been stated that PEMRA’s notification is a violation of Article 19 and 19A, and the notification should be declared unconstitutional and annulled.

The petition was filed by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists(PFUJ) in the Sindh High Court Sukkur Bench. According to the petitioner’s counsel, PEMRA, the Federal Government and the Information Secretary have been made parties in the petition.

PEMRA’s guidelines on reporting cases pending in courts state that tickers and headlines related to court proceedings should be avoided.

The petitioner said that PEMRA’s notification regarding the judicial proceedings is illegal.

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SHC seeks reply from PTA over poor mobile, internet service in courts

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has sought response from the concerned institutions in the petition against poor mobile phone and internet service in the lower courts.

In the Sindh High Court, a petition was heard against the poor mobile and internet service in the lower courts.

The petitioner submitted that the mobile network service in the entire City Court is non-existent and the internet service is also severely affected.

It was said in the petition tat the lawyer cannot even contact his questioner and the questioner cannot even contact his lawyer, people are facing severe difficulties, the questioner cannot contact his lawyer for hours.

The court issued a notice to all the mobile companies including PTA on the stand of the petitioner and adjourned the hearing till May 28.

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SHC orders police to take practical steps for recovery of missing persons 

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the Sindh Police to take practical steps to recover the missing persons.

The petitions related to the recovery of 7 missing persons, including a young girl, were heard in the Sindh High Court.

The families of the missing persons said that despite the passage of years, the police could not find out where their loved ones were and in what condition they were. 

The investigating officer told the court that the missing citizen Raees is mentally ill, on which Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto said that even if the citizen is mentally ill, it is the responsibility of the state to find him. 

The court expressed anger at the investigating officer and said that a girl had gone missing from the bungalow, who would find her?  There are 100 ways to investigate if the girl is young, married, or has some other problem.

Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto while talking to the families said that we are trying hard to find the missing persons.

The Sindh High Court ordered the police to take practical steps to recover the missing citizens and asked the concerned police stations to register cases of missing citizens.

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Ishaq Dar’s appointment as deputy PM challenged  

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KARACHI: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s appointment as Deputy Prime Minister has been challenged in the Sindh High Court (SHC).

Tariq Mansoor Advocate filed a petition in the Sindh High Court in which he took the position that the law does not mention the post of Deputy Prime Minister, therefore the appointment of Ishaq Dar is illegal.

The Federal Cabinet, Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Principal Secretary of the Presidency and others have been made parties in the petition

The petitioner pleaded with the court that the notification of appointment of Ishaq Dar should be declared null and void.

The court fixed the petition for hearing on Friday and Chief Justice Sindh High Court Aqeel Abbasi will hear it with a 2-member bench.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was given the additional charge of deputy prime minister, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division.

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SHC dismisses father plea seeking protection from his own sons

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) dismissed the plea of an elderly father for protection from his sons as inadmissible.

The elderly father had approached to the court for protection from his sons, in which the applicant Muhammad Abid Hussain had taken the stand he is a resident of Block 13D Gulshan e Iqbal, he live on the ground floor with his two children and wife, on the first floor. He has three sons living and doing their own separate business, on September 2023 my sons tortured him and his wife.

The petitioner pleaded that the Additional Deputy Commissioner East had made a request regarding protection. The Additional Deputy Commissioner East should be ordered to complete the action on his complaint at the earliest.

Chief Justice Sindh High Court Aqeel Abbasi heard the request and during that he remarked that the unfortunate person who abuses his parents, who oppresses his parents cannot escape from Allah’s punishment.

On this, the government lawyer said that the former President of Pakistan had issued the Parents Protection Act in 2021, the Act was not approved due to the lack of interest of the Assembly, the support of the Act has ended, therefore no decision can be issued on the petition.

The Chief Justice remarked that the act referred to in the petition has expired, unfortunately he cannot decide on this petition.

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Six additional judges of SHC takes oath as permanent judges  

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KARACHI: Six additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC) took oath as permanent judges.

Chief Justice Sindh High Court Justice Aqeel Ahmad Abbasi administered the oath to the permanent judges.

Judges of Sindh High Court, representatives of Bar Association and lawyers participated in the ceremony, the families of the permanent judges also participated in the swearing-in ceremony.

Justice Amjad Ali Bohio, Justice Sana Akram Minhas, Justice Jawad Akbar Sarwana, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, Justice Abdul Rahman and Justice Arbab Ali Hakro are among those who took oath as permanent judges.

All the 6 judges were appointed as Additional Judges in 2023, the number of permanent judges in Sindh High Court has increased to 32 but still 8 posts are vacant.

Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari approved the permanent appointment of 6 judges of the Sindh High Court.

The Ministry of Law also issued a notification to make judges permanent.

These judges were recommended to be made permanent by the Judicial Commission in the last session.

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