Umer Burney

IHC suspends city administration’s decision to slash roti price

Suspension set till next hearing on May 6, Islamabad DC fails to appear before court despite being summoned. Published 25 Apr, 2024 02:24pm

IHC’s Justice Kayani questions whether self-accountability exists in intelligence agencies

Remarks that government should ask the defence ministry if process of self-accountability was present within agencies. Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:04pm

X’s failure to address concerns regarding misuse of platform necessitated ban, IHC told

Interior ministry says ban imposed for "upholding national security"; SHC orders interior ministry to rescind X shutdown letter within a week. Updated 17 Apr, 2024 05:29pm

NAB gives Nawaz clean chit in Toshakhana vehicle reference

Tells Islamabad accountability court vehicle in question was not part of Toshakhana when it was bought by Nawaz. Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:13pm

IHC disposes of Bushra Bibi’s plea seeking transfer to Adiala jail

Court disposes of petition over absence of Bushra's lawyers; counsel Usman Gill says he will file plea seeking restoration of petition. Updated 16 Apr, 2024 05:24pm

Islamabad Bar Council denounces ‘frivolous reference’ against IHC’s Justice Mohsin Kay­ani

Says legal fraternity will not tolerate any attempts to undermine the sanctity of judicial institutions. Published 09 Apr, 2024 06:16pm

PTI seeks postponement of polls for Senate chairman, deputy

IHC issues notice to ECP on plea filed by PTI senators; PTI also writes letter to Senate secretary for delay in polls. Updated 08 Apr, 2024 09:36pm

After IHC, LHC and SC judges also receive letters

Case registered at CTD police station over terror charges for letters to 4 SC judges; Lahore DIG Ali Nasir Rizvi says 4 letters sent to LHC judges. Updated 03 Apr, 2024 11:03pm

IHC summons interior secretary on April 17 on plea against shutdown of social media platform X

Content uploaded online was a “threat to national security”, IHC told. Updated 03 Apr, 2024 04:25pm

FIR registered as all 8 IHC judges receive threatening letters laced with ‘white powder’

Islamabad police say investigation has been launched and will be completed soon; IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq says high court has been "threatened". Published 02 Apr, 2024 10:28pm

IHC suspends Imran, Bushra Bibi’s sentences in Toshakhana case

The two were sentenced to 14 years in jail days before the general elections. Updated 02 Apr, 2024 02:57pm

Calls for probe into letter by 6 IHC judges on ‘brazen meddling’ in judicial affairs

Bar associations from all major centres demand inquiry; PTI terms letter a "charge sheet"; two-hour-long full court meeting of SC judges concludes. Updated 27 Mar, 2024 10:34pm

Imran’s arrest: IHC seeks response from Adiala jail superintendent on legality of online prisoner meetings

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq wonders how online meetings can be allowed at Kot Lakhpat jail but not at Adiala. Published 22 Mar, 2024 08:32pm

Nawaz’s sons acquitted in all three Panama Papers references

Hussain and Hassan secure relief from Islamabad accountability court in Avenfield, Al-Azizia and Flagship Investment cases. Updated 19 Mar, 2024 05:04pm

Journalist Asad Toor released from Adiala Jail after Islamabad court approves bail

Special Judge Humayun Dilawar accepts YouTubers' bail plea against surety bonds of Rs5,000. Updated 16 Mar, 2024 06:33pm

IHC CJ orders trial court to hear journalist Asad Toor’s bail plea tomorrow

Chief Justice Aamer Farooq also directs FIA officials to appear in court with relevant case records. Updated 15 Mar, 2024 05:34pm

PTI leaders assail Punjab govt after 2-week ban imposed on all public meetings at Adiala jail

Claim that the ban imposed citing "security threats" is a way to stop them from meeting party founder Imran, who is incarcerated at the penitentiary. Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:00pm

Journalist Asad Toor sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand in case linked to online campaign against judiciary

Islamabad court disposes of plea seeking Toor's dismissal from case. Published 08 Mar, 2024 05:02pm

Islamabad court suspends arrest warrants against Nawaz’s sons till March 14

Verdict came after the brothers' counsel argues that they want to surrender before court on March 12. Updated 07 Mar, 2024 06:10pm

Journalist Asad Toor’s physical remand extended in case pertaining to online campaign against judiciary

Toor's lawyer says FIA failed to provide evidence against him. Published 06 Mar, 2024 06:06pm