judiciary

Islamabad High Court issues notices over 40-day physical remand limit

The court heard the appeal after a single bench dismissed a previous petition because Parliament did not ratify the ordinance.

Magistrate extends remand for suspect in Rs35 billion fraud case

The investigation targets a website that sold millions of counterfeit postage labels, causing over $126 million in losses to the US Postal Service.

Islamabad High Court orders enforcement of laws against online harassment and blackmail

The court ordered federal agencies to coordinate on cybercrime while demanding the immediate removal of a citizen from a passport blacklist.

US judge dismisses film school fraud lawsuit and fines AI-using lawyer

The ruling follows a whistleblower complaint alleging the school used inflated job stats to secure federal student loans.

US judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey

The ruling mandates back pay for the prosecutor, who previously handled high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Islamabad High Court orders removal of citizen from Passport Control List

The court warned that officials must comply with the order by 26 October or face contempt of court proceedings.

Trump completes 250 miles of new border wall in United States

The administration is using $46.5bn in new funding to expand barriers and enforce mass deportations as part of a 2024 campaign promise.

Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha appeal to Supreme Court against anti-terrorism trial

The trial has reached the cross-examination stage after the court recorded statements from seven prosecution witnesses.

Rawalpindi ATC defers verdict against Aleema Khan for fifth time

The court has rescheduled the ruling to 26 November following a protest at D-Chowk that saw several activists detained.

Australian Supreme Court upholds ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite

Authorities say the paste can be used to brew alcohol or hide contraband, and the ban also exists in three other Australian states.

Punjab government extends detention of three sisters by 30 days

The extension follows a petition filed by Shahrez Khan challenging the detention orders which the petitioner claims had already expired.

Federal Court sets aside Sindh High Court order against police officer

The ruling clarifies that the judiciary cannot assume executive roles by dictating specific administrative actions or disciplinary proceedings.

Lahore High Court orders protection for honeybees and wild pollinators

The ruling prohibits tree cutting and pesticide misuse in South Punjab to safeguard biodiversity and the right to a healthy environment.

US judge orders Donald Trump to testify in BBC defamation lawsuit

The ruling follows a previous cancellation by the former president, who claims the broadcaster maliciously edited a speech from the 2021 Capitol riot.

European Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to International Criminal Court and officials

The award comes as lawmakers call on the European Commission to use the blocking statute to protect court officials from upcoming US sanctions.

Islamabad court appoints new state counsel in terrorism case

The change follows allegations from defense lawyers that the previous counsel claimed to have completed a cross-examination in one day for a fee.

Lahore High Court fixes inheritance property stamp duty at Rs500

The ruling strikes down a 2 percent levy on inherited property partitions, ensuring a fixed fee under the Stamp Act 1899.

Senate committee orders health ministry to probe MDCAT 2026 complaints

The move follows concerns over the collection of exam booklets and a new policy requiring international medical students to sit for the test.

Lahore High Court summons officials over continued detention of three sisters

The court's intervention follows a petition alleging that the sisters were held illegally after their 30-day detention period expired.

Supreme Court quashes Federal Service Tribunal ruling on railway seniority

The court ruled that seniority based on departmental practice and CSS merit cannot be disturbed retrospectively, while railway revisions were unlawful.

Supreme Court orders government departments to avoid unnecessary litigation in service matters

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion for privacy violations

The penalty follows a jury ruling that the social media giant misled the public on data safety and content moderation.

Peshawar High Court stops police from arresting Suraiya Bibi

The court also ordered the provisional de-sealing of the official residence of the Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Deputy Speaker following a midnight police raid.

Punjab University seeks to resume private BA and MA examinations

The move aims to restore educational access for rural students and working individuals who were affected by a two-year ban on private degrees.