LHC Division Bench Reinstates NADRA Chairman Lt-Gen Munir Afsar

The Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench has reinstated Lt-Gen Munir Afsar as NADRA chairman. The verdict came on February 20, 2025, after the federal government’s appeal against an earlier decision that nullified his appointment. A division bench consisting of Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal and Justice Ahmed Nadeem Arshad heard the case. After reviewing arguments …

LHC Makes School Buses Mandatory for New Registrations

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has taken a significant step to combat smog by linking the registration of new schools with a mandatory school bus policy. This decision comes as part of a broader effort to address environmental challenges and improve transportation systems for students. Justice Shahid Karim emphasized the importance of implementing sustainable measures …

Punjab Inquiry Committee Clears Rape Allegations Against College Student

LAHORE: The Punjab government’s seven-member inquiry committee has concluded its investigation. They looked into the alleged rape of a private college student in Gulberg. The committee found no evidence that such an incident occurred. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formed the committee. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman leads it. Other members include the home secretary, the …

LHC Establishes Full Bench for Female Student Harassment Cases

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) announced the formation of a full court bench to address a series of harassment incidents involving female students. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum emphasized the importance of this matter during a hearing on Friday. The court directed authorities to take the statement of an alleged victim linked to a high-profile …

IK to Appear Before LHC for Protective Bail in ECP Case

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is expected to appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) today to seek protective bail in a case registered against him over protests outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office. This comes after an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad cancelled his bail when he failed to appear before it …

LHC questions delay in election date

The Lahore High Court has instructed the Election Commission to respond to a contempt of court petition regarding the scheduling of elections to the Punjab Assembly. The court had previously ruled on Friday that the ECP should announce a date for the polls, yet no date has been issued, prompting the contempt petition. In its …

NAB postpones Maryam’s hearing due to Covid

LAHORE: The PML-N chief Maryam Nawaz’s hearing at the National Accountability Bureau’s Lahore headquarters, which was scheduled for March 26, has been postponed (tomorrow). The decision was made in light of NCOC recommendations against coronavirus and in the public interest, according to an anti-corruption watchdog statement released on Thursday. The decision came after the Lahore …

The LHC takes note of attack on Shahbaz Gill

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) takes note of the attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill outside the court. Authorities are directed to review CCTV video, locate those involved, and bring them to justice. The LHC ordered immediate action against those responsible for the attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Shahbaz Gill on …

Maryam Lashes out NAB on Monday

LAHORE: Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz labeled the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) request to cancel her bail “ludicrous”, claiming the body had devolved into a vengeance machine. On Monday, the PML-N leader said that “I went every time NAB summoned me, despite the assassination attempt,” The PML-N leader’s remarks came …

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