5,000 prisoners across country suffer from fatal diseases, IHC told
The overall occupancy in jails of four provinces is 73,661 against the overall authorised capacity of 56,634 inmates.
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86 TLP activists sent to Attock jail for violence
Convicts sentenced to a minimum of 55-year prison term; Rs13m fine imposed; govt ordered to seize their assets
As suspects seek relief under amended law, NAB says no concession possible
Accused facing pending cases may not get any benefit from amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance.
Tycoon Malik Riaz booked in Rs100bn land scam
NAB alleges Bahria Town built Pakistan’s tallest building on land belonging to Karachi’s Bagh Ibne Qasim.
Zulfi Bukhari’s appointment as PTDC chairman challenged in IHC
A petition has also challenged the appointment of Intikhab Alam as PTDC’s managing director.
Recording of witnesses’ statements in Imran Farooq murder case deferred
The FIA informs the court that British witnesses are not ready to record their statements through a video link.
Pemra chief seeks acquittal in ads contracts reference
Courts directs NAB to file a reply to the application seeking the acquittal of Mirza Saleem Baig by Jan 30.
Court orders FIR against production team of TV drama serial for ‘fraud’
ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday ordered registration of FIR against the production team of a television drama...
Ministry’s appeal against lawyer’s release order rejected
The LHC registrar office raises the objection that the court’s verdict in a habeas corpus matter can't be challenged.
Judge’s video case transferred to ATC
The FIA's Counter Terrorism Wing had filed an application seeking the transfer of the case.
PAC chief clears all objections on defence purchases without scrutiny
The leniency shown by newly elected PAC Chairman Rana Tanvir perturbs party members.
IHC reserves judgement on PMDC dissolution through ordinance
IHC Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani reserved the decision after additional attorney general concludes arguments.
IHC reserves judgement on dissolution of PMDC by ordinance
The 1956, 1962 constitutions and Constitution of 1973 empowered president to issue ordinances, additional attorney
Court decides to indict Zardari in Park Lane case
Court adjourns further hearing till Jan 22, directs prosecution to ensure the presence of all accused.
Govt changed accountability law to pre-empt arrest of PM’s aides: Iqbal
"As per my information, NAB was about to issue arrest warrants for two VIPs of the current government," he claims.
Judge orders investigation after ‘wrong’ man sent to jail
The court directs the police to probe the matter and submit a report.
IHC frames questions over scope of president’s powers
IHC Chief Justice directs the law and justice secretary to ensure that written comments are filed within a fortnight.
IHC moved against FIA official in judge video scam
FIA Director General Wajid Zia and Assistant Director Ijaz Ahmed Sheikh asked to appear in court next week.
IHC extends Akram Durrani’s bail till 15th
Sharjeel Inam’s pre-arrest bail extended till 7th.
Rules change may end deadlock on ECP slots
Rules made in 2011 are not binding on existing parliamentary committee, observes IHC chief justice.