FCC overturns Supreme Court's Nasla Tower demolition orders
- 10-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Friday withdrew the Supreme Court’s 2018 and 2019 orders directing the demolition of Karachi’s Nasla Tower, ruling that action against illegal constructions falls within the jurisdiction of the provincial government and relevant authorities, not the judiciary. In its verdict, the constitutional court observed that the judiciary does not […]
PML-N AJK delegation meets Rana Sanaullah
- 09-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Azad Kashmir’s PML-N chapter called on PM’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and discussed upcoming election in AJK and political situation. It is to be mentioned here that scores of PTI’s political leaders have announced to join the PML-N, the ruling party in Islamabad. The PML-N Azad Kashmir delegation briefed […]
Supreme Court set to induct another woman judge: Sources
- 01-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: A decision has been made to appoint another woman judge to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, ARY News reported, quoting sources. According to the sources, Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum will be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court. Sources said her appointment is expected to take place in August after […]
Widow, two daughters win inheritance case after 71-year legal battle
- 01-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has restored the inheritance rights of a widow and her two daughters after a 71-year legal battle, ruling that women cannot be deprived of their lawful share in property on the basis of an unproven oral gift. In a landmark judgment, a two-member bench comprising Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan […]
Pakistan and India exchange lists of prisoners
- 01-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Wednesday exchanged lists of prisoners in each other’s jails through the diplomatic channels. Pakistan has handed over the list of 715 Indian prisoners to India including 306 fishermen and 409 other civilian prisoners. Pakistan’s charge d affaires in New Delhi Saad Warraich handed over the list to the Indian officials. […]
Supreme Court defines ownership rights over bride's jewellery, wedding gifts
- 29-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD, June 29: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that jewellery given to a bride at her wedding is her exclusive and personal property, and no one else can claim it. Pakistan’s apex court said a husband, mother-in-law, father-in-law or any other in-laws have no legal right over a bride’s jewellery. Gold or other […]
Araghchi thanks Pakistan for facilitating repatriation of Iranian crew members
- 27-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. During the discussion, the deputy prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to play its constructive role for achieving the goal of lasting peace and […]
Justice Munib Akhtar sworn in as acting CJP
- 22-Jun-2026
Justice Munib Akhtar has taken oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan, following the temporary absence of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi due to his foreign visit, ARY News reported on Monday. According to details, a formal oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Branch Registry in Karachi, where Justice Munib Akhtar, the […]
Supreme Court reduces death sentence of schoolgirl rape convict
- 21-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has converted the death sentence of a man convicted of raping a 10-year-old girl at a school in Sheikhupura to life imprisonment. Justice Salahuddin Panhwar issued the written verdict, ARY News reported. The court upheld the convict’s Rs 300,000 fine and 6-month additional imprisonment. It also retained the order […]
US-Iran talks: PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir reach Switzerland
- 21-Jun-2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, along with a high-level delegation of Pakistan, reached Switzerland for high-level talks between US and Iran following the Islamabad MoU, Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks will be held at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock and will focus […]