Stories by Wajih Ahmad Sheikh

Woman alleges harassment by ex-husband on court premises

Claims the men harassed her, hurled verbal abuse and continued issuing threats even in the judge’s chamber.

Published 08 Nov, 2026 07:02am

LHC rejects plea for directions to legislation on marital rape

A court can’t force the legislature to enact a law or create an offence, observes the judge.

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:05am

PTI workers detained in UAE: LHC terms foreign ministry's report unsatisfactory

According to the foreign ministry, it is waiting for a response from Emirati authorities.

Published 05 Nov, 2026 05:40pm

FIA can probe ‘wilful default’ after court order

LHC bars agency from proceeding unilaterally, rules that banking court must make its determination first.

Published 05 Nov, 2026 07:01am

Foreign women rape case: Incomplete police report clears five suspects of assault charges

LAHORE: An incomplete investigation report filed before a trial court in connection with the alleged gang rape of...

Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:01am

Lahore court grants NCCIA further two-day remand of suspects over US postage stamp fraud

IO's request for another 5-day remand of prime suspect, co-suspect denied.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 05:25pm

Foreign women rape case: Incomplete police report clears five suspects of sexual assault charges

Police charge three other suspects, who are allegedly low-paid employees of one of the prime suspects, with sexually assaulting the women.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 02:55pm

Convicted civilians cannot claim basic rights, govt tells LHC

• Opposes Hassaan Niazi’s petition challenging his military trial and handover to army • Argues that convicted civilians cannot

Published 03 Nov, 2026 07:08am

Civilian convicted of offences against state cannot claim fundamental rights, govt says in report to LHC

Report argues that Imran's nephew Hassaan Niazi is a convicted prisoner and that his release through a second round of litigation, other than by way of appeal, is not permissible.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 06:24pm

LHC directs jail authorities to arrange meeting between Noreen Niazi, her daughters

Directive comes after Noreen was shifted to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology following her deteriorating health.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 04:11pm

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