IHC petition seeks regulation of social media use by under-16 children
- 22-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday seeking regulation of the social media use by under-16 children. Petition filed by lawyers Muhammad Jalal Haider and Yahya Farid Khawaja pleaded to the court for an authentic age verification system for social media accounts users. Petitioners also requested a court […]
IHC grants bail to PhD holder woman accused of torturing husband
- 22-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday granted bail to a woman accused of torturing her husband, a member of the security forces, and their two minor daughters, ordering her release. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro directed the father of the accused, Amna Saeed, to furnish surety bonds worth Rs200,000 for her release on bail. […]
PM Shehbaz takes ‘strict notice’ of officials’ horse-drawn carriage arrival
- 21-Aug-2026
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has taken “strict notice” of an incident in which Islamabad’s chief commissioner and inspector general of police (IGP) arrived at an official 14 August ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage. The prime minister expressed his disappointment and disapproval over the incident, following which the Establishment Division issued separate written […]
IHC hears alleged illegal detention case of three Chinese citizens
- 20-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed to the NCCIA to identify the detained Chinese citizens till tomorrow during hearing of a petition against alleged unlawful detention of three Chinese nationals arrived in Pakistan on business visa. Justice Shahrukh Arjumand while hearing the petition of Muhammad Nasir directed to the petitioner to assist […]
KP govt decides to change police chief
- 19-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD, August 19: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to replace Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed, ARY News reported. According to reports, the provincial government has formally contacted the federal government for the transfer of the KP police chief, according to sources. The Establishment Division has received a panel submitted by the […]
'The court is laughing': PhD holder woman accused of assaulting husband
- 17-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: A lighthearted courtroom moment turned into laughter at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday during the bail hearing of a woman accused of assaulting her husband. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard the bail petition filed by the father of the accused, Amna Saeed, who is currently in police custody. She holds a PhD […]
IHC Judge warns Islamabad Police over poor level investigation in cases
- 13-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday raised questions over the Islamabad police investigation in four cases including a murder case. “In these cases, the investigation has not been up to the mark,” Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro told the SSP Islamabad. “When a case come to us, we have to take decision on the […]
Federal government announces multiple postings, transfers and suspensions
- 13-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD, August 12: The federal government has issued official notifications regarding transfers, postings and suspension of officers across various departments, ARY News reported. According to the notification, the additional charge of Secretary Revenue Division given to Chairman FBR Rashid Mahmood has been extended. The three-month extension in the additional charge will be effective from August […]
IHC CJ administers oath to three new judges
- 11-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sardar Sarfaraz Dogar on Tuesday administered the oath to three newly appointed judges, ARY News reported. The IHC Chief Justice administered the oath to Justice Ayaz Shaukat, Justice Umair Majeed Malik, and Justice Shahrukh Arjumand during a ceremony held today at the high court premises. High court judges, […]
Three new IHC judges likely to take oath today
- 11-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Three new judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) are likely to take their oath today, ARY News reported, citing sources. The three new judges are Justice Shahrukh Arjumand, Justice Umair Majeed Malik, and Justice Ayza Shaukat. IHC Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar will administer the oath to the judges. President Asif Ali Zardari has […]