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• Case file ordered to be placed before CJ Dogar for constitution of a new bench in controversial tweets case • Appellants argue
Published03 Mar, 202607:06am
Dismissing the petition, the court observes that in case of further delay, the accused may be provided legal representation at state expense.
Updated01 Mar, 202610:44am
Justice Dogar-led bench dismisses Barrister Safdar's request to fix hearing next week; RO objections on similar petition in Toshakhana 2.0 case removed.
Updated26 Feb, 202603:24pm
Insists no decision regarding Imran's treatment should be made without their permission; Gohar acknowledges communication gap within party leadership.
Updated25 Feb, 202605:53pm
116-page judgement declares his law degree invalid; IHC rules appointment was "without lawful authority" and a "legal nullity".
Updated24 Feb, 202607:35am
Says July 2025 order by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan in Aafia Siddiqui case is recalled for being issued by a forum that was not “lawfully constituted”.
Published23 Feb, 202606:05pm
