Stories by Wajih Ahmad Sheikh

Move to revive Basant in Punjab faces first legal challenge

Petition before LHC fears "bloody sport" may cause deaths; ordinance issued despite assembly being in session. Updated 05 Dec, 2025 08:05am

LHC gives custody of minor boy to adoptive parents

Judge sets aside orders of two subordinate courts after interviewing the minor to weigh his mental state and intelligent... Published 04 Dec, 2025 09:25am

Punjab speaker calls 27th Amendment vital reform

Malik Ahmad stresses need for stable constitutional interpretation for governance, economic continuity. Updated 30 Nov, 2025 09:06am

Tarar, Salman Raja, Bhoon, Naek among Pakistan Bar Council aspirants

59 file papers for 23 council members; main contest expected between Hamid Khan, Asma groups. Updated 28 Nov, 2025 10:19am

Yasmin gets bail in May 9 case

ATC records statements of 10 police personnel in a case related to violence at GOR-I neighbourhood during the May 9 riot. Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:59am

SHC asked to strike down 27th Amendment

LHC judge hearing two petitions against tweaks recuses for "personal reasons". Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:38am

Another judge quits over 27th Amendment

Justice Shams Mirza becomes first high court judge to step down Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:46am

Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns from LHC following 27th Amendment

Justice Mirza was appointed as an additional judge of the LHC in 2014, and his superannuation was due on March 6, 2028. Updated 15 Nov, 2025 08:52pm

Another plea filed against 27th Amendment

Petitioner contends that the 27th Amendment contradicts the preamble of Constitution. Updated 13 Nov, 2025 08:23am

Arbitral tribunal interim order can’t be challenged

LHC dismisses LDA’s plea in a dispute over Orange Line train Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:02am

SP given ‘sought-after’ division after LHC declares him misfit

Punjab IGP admits before the court that SP acted wrongly and a notice had been issued to him. Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:53am

LHC orders crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles

• Directs strict implementation and display of banners warning that high-emission automobiles will be impounded • Enviro­nment Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:32am

LHC orders Punjab govt to act against smoke-emitting vehicles

"Whenever you go out, you see dozens of smoke-emitting vehicles on the roads," says Justice Shahid Karim Published 07 Nov, 2025 01:37pm

Labs’ plea against PHC’s price control dismissed

Court rules healthcare regulator duly empowered to control rates of diagnostic centres Published 06 Nov, 2025 09:13am

Parents can move family court against sons for maintenance, LHC rules

Accepts a son’s plea against lower court verdict over "irrelevant" section, "premature action". Updated 02 Nov, 2025 11:11am

Car price hike: Competition Commission of Pakistan told to conclude inquiry in six months

Atlas Honda Cars (Pakistan) Limited has approached the Lahore High Court through a petition challenging vires of notices issued by the CCP. Updated 01 Nov, 2025 09:00am

Another ‘missing’ officer remanded to FIA custody

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) anti-corruption wing has obtained the physical remand of anot­her ‘missing’... Published 31 Oct, 2025 07:16am

Punjab notification fixing maximum retail price of wheat set aside

LHC says province must acquire wheat through competitive bidding; notification applied to dealers and retailers but excluded. Updated 30 Oct, 2025 10:59am

Third straight win for Asma Jahangir group in SCBA polls

Haroonur Rashid elected president, Zahid Aslam Awan becomes secretary Published 17 Oct, 2025 05:17am

Asma Jahangir group wins SCBA elections, Haroonur Rashid elected president

According to unofficial results, Rashid won by a comfortable margin over his rival Taufiq Asif of the Hamid Khan-led Professional group. Updated 17 Oct, 2025 01:33am