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Former IHC judge Tariq Jahangiri challenges removal in FCC

Seeks to cancel Dec 18 de-announcement due to invalid law degree, says law requirements not met ISLAMABAD: Former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Tariq Jahangiri has approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) challenging his removal from the judicial post. Jahangiri filed an appeal with the FCC, stating that the IHC’s decision to remove him from […]

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German ambassador confronted at Asma Jahangir conference on Gaza role

Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions about Gaza LAHORE: Tensions flared at the Asma Jahangir conference in Lahore on Sunday when a pro-Palestinian protester confronted the German ambassador about the country’s role in the Gaza conflict. German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel was speaking at

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Pakistan, other Muslim states condemn Israeli violations in Gaza

Joint statement warns annexation offer undermines two-state solution, calls for global action A Palestinian man carries the body of his 5-month-old brother, Ahmed Al-Nader, who was reportedly killed the previous day along with other family members in Israeli shelling at a school-turned-shelter in the Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City, ahead of his funeral. PHOTO: AFP

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The PECA amendment cannot be suspended by injunction, the IHC notes

ISLAMABAD: Justice Inam Ameen Minhas of the Islamabad High Court observed on Monday that the amendment to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, is legislation and cannot be suspended through an injunction, adding that the court would decide the matter after hearing the matter. The court then adjourned further proceedings on petitions challenging

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Court indicts Ducky Bhai, wife Aroob Jatoi in gambling app case

A district court in Lahore on Monday indicted YouTuber Saadur Rehman, commonly known as Ducky Bhai, his wife Aroob Jatoi and other co-accused in a case related to the alleged promotion of gambling and betting. According to proceedings held at the District Courts in Lahore, Judge Naeem Wattoo made formal charges during the hearing. Saadur-Rehman

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Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on election victory

The Pakistani prime minister expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under the new government Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her historic election victory and reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to deepen bilateral ties with Tokyo. In a message posted on social media, Shehbaz Sharif extended his

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ATC charges PTI leaders Raoof Hasan, Ahmed Waqas Janjua in terror link case

Both plead not guilty as court orders prosecution witnesses to appear on February 23 PTI leader Raoof Hasan (L) and Ahmed Waqas Janjua (R). PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court in the federal capital has indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Raoof Hasan and Ahmed Waqas Janjua in a case alleging links with terrorists. Hasan attended the

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Ali Amin Gandapur, Omar Ayub declared declared offenders in ‘Haqeeqi Azadi March’ cases

Citing repeated non-appearances, Senior Civil Judge orders arrest in two Bara Kahu FIRs ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Ali Amin Gandapur and Omar Ayub as declared offenders in two cases related to the “Haqeeqi Azadi March” and issued perpetual arrest warrants against them. Senior Civil Judge Mubashir Hassan Chishti

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SC rejects immediate meeting request with Imran Khan, issues notice to Govt

Court forms benches for appeals of cipher cases, rejects several bail applications as fruitless Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request for an immediate meeting with jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. On lawyer Latif Khosa’s request to meet Khan, notice

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