Stories by Nasir Iqbal

Imran's hospital transfer: Uzma seeks early fixation of contempt plea against govt for third time

Fresh application filed after reports surfaced that Imran’s blood pressure had surged to 190; main contempt plea remains pending before SC amid FCC involvement.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:11pm

Siblings acquitted in blasphemy case after 20 years

Supreme Court sets aside death sentences upheld by LHC; observes findings on mental illness raise doubts about culpability.

Updated 08 Nov, 2026 04:32pm

SC restores two cases dismissed after lawyer’s absence

• Observes courts favour restoring cases when absence is satisfactorily explained • Justice Mazhar says procedural rules should

Published 08 Nov, 2026 07:01am

Supreme Court terms lawyers' vigilance 'foundational' to protecting clients' cases from dismissal

Justice Mazhar also stresses courts cannot turn a blind eye to well-settled doctrine of restoration of a case; counsel had failed to reach LHC bench due to Covid.

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:48pm

Imaan, Hadi challenge convictions in security breach case

• Question legality of jail trial, appointment of state counsel against appellants’ wishes • Couple seeks suspension of their

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:04am

SC calls for scrutiny of illegal power connections

Wonders how "unauthorised" supply rackets run under Wapda officials’ noses.

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:04am

CJP stresses bench-bar coordination

ISLAMABAD: The outgoing cabinet of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the newly-elected cabinet headed by...

Published 06 Nov, 2026 06:59am

PHC barred from hearing detention cases of PTI men

• FCC seeks report on areas in KP where troops are no longer needed • Over 60 appeals against PHC interim orders fixed before

Published 06 Nov, 2026 06:58am

FCC bars PHC from hearing cases related to PTI workers' preventive detention

Takes up pleas against grant of interim bail to detainees by PHC.

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 06:35pm

FCC sets aside permanent appointments under repealed ordinance

Court rules continuation of two ICT-Peira officials would negate parliament’s will

Published 05 Nov, 2026 07:01am

Being named in FIR doesn’t preclude someone from govt service: FCC

Bench distinguishes between "accusatory instrument" and "judicially established culpability", calling on authorities to review recruitment policies.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:00am

Off-duty conduct of public servants ‘a public concern’

• Supreme Court rejects appeal of Intelligence Bureau employee accused of setting his wife on fire • Terms respect for women a

Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:00am

Respect for a woman’s dignity not just a matter of personal morality but constitutional obligation: Supreme Court

Court rejects plea of former Intelligence Bureau employee against his compulsory retirement over allegation that he set his wife on fire.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 02:18pm

South Korea, Pakistan sign MoU on judicial cooperation

ISLAMABAD: In a significant step towards strengthening international judicial partnerships, the Supreme Court of...

Published 03 Nov, 2026 07:09am

FCC reserves ruling on petitions challenging Super Tax judgement

Taxpayers challenge retrospective imposition of the tax on constitutional grounds.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 07:08am

FCC warns govt against ignoring SC verdicts

• Compliance with court decisions is a constitutional requirement, not a courtesy, bench reminds Punjab and federal govts

Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:19am

FCC says not implementing SC's verdicts amounts to 'challenging the very framework of the legal system'

Regrets non-implementation of 2021 SC verdict in sacked employees case; says orders are "legal mandates that must be followed".

Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:32pm

FCC sets guidelines to prevent prolonged land litigation

Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan observes lengthy lawsuits defeat purpose of land consolidation, undermine property rights.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 08:39am

SC okays fresh probe into FIA role in boat tragedy

Agency argues tribunal overturned sackings on technicalities; three-judge bench directs agency to fulfil requirements of due process.

Published 29 Oct, 2026 07:01am

FCC censures acting SC chief justice for breach of judicial discipline

Justice Aminuddin-led bench refuses to revive Income Support Levy Act; faults verdict authored by Justice Munib Akhtar for

Published 29 Oct, 2026 07:01am