Tag: islamabad high court
Explainer: Is an amendment necessary to try civilians in military court?
How can civilians be legally tried under military laws? How do civilian governments decide what cases should be tried in military courts? How high is the conviction rate in military courts? Voicepk.net answers these questions and more
Rights Watch | 3 February 2023
Accused Acid Attacker Given 4-Day Police Custody
Man accused of acid attack on woman granted 4-day police custody. Kamran allegedly attacked 20-year-old Suneeta near a...
How apex courts have stepped in to stop harassment of journalists
In recent years, the apex courts have stepped in to stop harassment and intimidation of journalists at the hands of the Federal Investigation Agency which on several occasions has arrested or interrogated journalists on the pretext of cybercrime cases lodged against them at the behest of the government and agencies.
PFUJ will move IHC against FIA for Shahid Aslam arrest
A local court in Islamabad has given two-day remand of journalist Shahid Aslam to FIA. He was arrested for allegedly leaking the tax records of Gen. Bajwa to Fact Focus. However, Fact Focus has denied having any links with Aslam.
IHC directs Islamabad IG to submit report on Shahbaz Gill’s torture
August 18, 2022
By Rehan Piracha
LAHORE
The Islamabad High Court has directed the inspector general of police to submit a report on the alleged torture of...
Islamabad IG to submit report on Shahbaz Gill’s torture allegations
The IHC has directed Islamabad IGP to submit a report on alleged torture of Shahbaz Gill on August 22 as he undergoes medical tests at PIMS.
PM will appear before IHC if missing persons not produced by Sept 9: CJ
IHC has directed PM Shehbaz Sharif to appear before the court on September 9 if the federal government fails to produce missing persons listed in a petition.
IHC strikes down PECA Ordinance
In another landmark verdict, the Islamabad High Court on Friday declared the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance as unconstitutional.
Zahir Jaffer given death sentence for Noor’s murder
Zahir was awarded the death penalty for killing Noor Muqaddam; the court also gave him 25 years on charges of rape. While his father and mother of the prime accused were acquitted; Zahir's servants were also given jail terms for abetting the murder.
IHC orders demolition of chambers built on F-8 playground
February 17th, 2021; By Rehan Piracha; LAHORE; The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday ordered the demolition of encroachments and illegal lawyers chambers in sector F-8 playground adjoining the district courts.
