Stories by Wajih Ahmad Sheikh

Court grants NCCIA four-day physical remand of suspect in counterfeit US postage stamp scam

Magistrate directs the investigating officer to produce the suspects again on Nov 3.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 01:42pm

LHC directs Noreen Niazi’s counsel to file separate plea for medical treatment, family meetings

Counsel argues there was no lawful justification for extending the detention of Noreen and Uzma.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 12:43pm

IRIS access alone is not legal service, LHC rules

Judge observes that Income Tax Rules limit an electronic addr­e­ss to a fax number or an email address and requi­res confirmation of transmission.

Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Justice Kayani resigns over ‘executive’s growing control’ on judiciary

LAHORE: Justice Moh­sin Akhtar Kayani of the Lahore High Court (LHC) resigned on Wedne­sday, cit­ing personal...

Published 29 Oct, 2026 07:01am

'Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary

In his resignation letter, the judge says 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments "compromised" high courts' independence; also cites health concerns.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 07:13pm

Lahore High Court rules against divorce-linked Quran oath

Says divorce clause renders special oath offer unlawful; sets aside order refusing withdrawal of special oath offer.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 10:34am

Lahore ATC denies police further remand of PTI's Hammad Azhar, sends him on judicial remand

Hammad voices his opposition to police plan for conducting a polygraph test; lawyer says "50-day physical remand" finally ends.

Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:54pm

LHC disposes of petition seeking release of Imran's sisters after govt extends detention

An assistant advocate general of Punjab submitted a report on behalf of the home secretary, stating that the detention period had been extended on Oct 7.

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 05:03pm

Man accused of thrashing petrol station worker in Lahore discharged from case as parties reach compromise

The incident occurred due to a misunderstanding, complainant tells court.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:31pm

Suspect accused of assaulting female scooty rider in Lahore granted bail

Bail granted against a surety bond of Rs100,000; Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif "sad" at court's decision.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 05:37pm

Out on bail, key suspect in Azeri woman rape case arrested on court premises

No rapist or perpetrator will escape justice simply because he has money: CM

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

LHC summons officials over plea for release of Imran’s sisters

Aleema, Noreen and Uzma were detained under Maintenance of Public Order

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

LHC issues notices to foreign secretary in contempt cases over detention of PTI-linked Pakistanis in UAE

The contempt pleas were filed over alleged non-compliance with an LHC directive requiring MOFA to process representations concerning the two citizens within 15 days.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 01:42pm

LHC summons Punjab home secretary, Kot Lakhpat jail superintendent in plea seeking release of Imran’s sisters

Hearing adjourned till Oct 28; fresh plea states that the detention orders expired on Oct 19 and 20, but the three women remain in custody.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 02:50pm

LHC moved for release of Imran's sisters as 30-day detention period ends

Plea says detention of Imran's sisters against the law and fundamental rights of the individuals".

Published 21 Oct, 2026 09:45pm

Pakistani who allegedly defrauded US Postal Service remanded in NCCIA Lahore's custody

Magistrate grants cybercrime agency 5-day physical remand of the suspect, who is accused of selling fake US postage labels.

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:03pm

Defamation tribunal order declaring plea time-barred set aside

LHC rules claimant can’t be barred from filing damages suit for not moving an inaccessible statutory forum

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Tribunal orders Punjab opposition leader to pay minister Rs3m

• Dismisses Azma’s claims for special, punitive damages • Moeen says political criticism cannot be silenced through fines

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Defamation tribunal orders Punjab Assembly opposition leader to pay Rs3m to Azma Bokhari

Tribunal dismisses the minister’s claim for special and punitive damages; PTI says Punjab govt “unwilling to tolerate even political criticism and dissent”.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 05:36pm

Four sentenced to death in Lahore in 2022 blasphemy case

Death sentences are subject to confirmation by the Lahore High Court.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:53pm