Stories by Nasir Iqbal

Federal Constitutional Court sets aside Class-IV appointments at Karak DHQ Hospital

Directs fresh recruitment within 60 days from existing candidate list. Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:11am

SC remands tax dispute over purchases from tribal areas

Court says liability to deduct WHT depends on where transaction occurred; PHC ruling set aside; matter sent back to assessing officer for fresh review. Updated 13 Mar, 2026 08:46am

FCC upholds SHC order on deceased employee quota

Observes accrued rights of dependants cannot be taken away, as Sindh govt cites Islamabad GPO case ruling. Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:41am

Judiciary adopts austerity measures

ISLAMABAD: The cou­ntry’s courts will be obser­ving four-day work weeks while litigants and counsel will be... Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

SC commutes death sentence of father to life imprisonment

Says executing sole surviving parent would create "judiciary-sponsored orphanhood". Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

FCC moved against fuel price increase

The petitioner argued that the price hike was unjustified since the country has enough petroleum reserves. Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Courts join others in adopting austerity measures, will observe 4-day work week

Litigants and counsels to be encouraged to participate in proceedings through video-link facilities where feasible. Updated 10 Mar, 2026 10:28pm

Technicalities should not defeat justice, SC rules

Observes petitioners must not suffer due to act of court, directs LHC to decide matter afresh within a month. Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:50am

FBR moves Supreme Court against Federal Service Tribunal ruling on wedlock policy

Court to determine if civil servant can claim indefinite posting at one station. Updated 09 Mar, 2026 01:43am

SC steps in to protect witnesses, curb ‘abusive’ cross-questioning

Witnesses should not be forced to stand for hours while testifying, Justice Panwhar observes. Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:47am

FCC reaffirms ‘finality of judgements’ doctrine

Shuts door on ‘perpetual litigation’ by rejecting plea against MDA filed by landowner’s legal heirs. Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:04am

SC Shariat Bench refers 33-year-old death penalty case back to trial court

Trial court to determine whether a compromise reached between the surviving heirs of the victim could be considered compoundable. Updated 05 Mar, 2026 10:17am

SC seeks assistance on scope of presidential clemency

Shariat appellate bench takes up govt appeal against 1991 FSC ruling restricting remission and commutation powers. Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:06am

Early hearing pleas to go before SC’s principal seat

CJP says separate petitions must for case transfer, urgent hearing. Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:03am

Zehri’s PB-21 victory notification suspended again

PPP candidate was declared winner just a day after recount ordered at 39 polling stations Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:42am

SC objects to PTI’s plea seeking Imran’s transfer to hospital of his choice

CJP directs PTI counsel Khosa to meet SC registrar; Barrister Gohar meets CJP Afridi, seeking Imran's transfer, a source says. Updated 27 Feb, 2026 03:47pm

Judiciary focusing on solarisation

ISLAMABAD: Reinforcing a reform vision that integrates sustainability with institutional resilience, Chief Justice ... Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:43am

Tax authorities can raid without notice, FCC rules

Judgement observes Section 175 can be invoked for enforcement of any provision of tax ordinance. Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:29am

PTI moves SC for early hearing of Imran’s cases

Seeks ex-PM’s attested medical reports, his transfer to Shifa hospital Published 26 Feb, 2026 07:07am

PTI moves SC for Imran’s treatment at hospital of choice, access to personal doctors

Latif Khosa requests that ex-premier be moved to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital. Updated 25 Feb, 2026 11:31pm