Wajih Ahmad Sheikh

PTI denied permission to hold rally at iconic Lahore venue

DIC says granting permission to hold public gathering on March 22 would not be feasible due to prevalent security threats. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 08:05am

Court grills PTA over ban on X

LHC gives govt ‘final opportunity’ to propose solution, warns PTA chairman of contempt Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:53am

Father obligated to maintain child born out of wedlock: Lahore High Court

LHC orders family court to first establish paternity in maintenance case. Updated 18 Mar, 2025 10:18am

LHC asks govt to explain its use of X despite ban

Justice Ali Zia Bajwan asks who is responsible if X is still accessible despite being blocked in the country. Updated 15 Mar, 2025 08:06am

LHC stays ‘action’ on NCHR report on blasphemy cases

Petition filed by information secretary of Tahafuz-i-Khatam-i-Nabuwat Forum, who is aggrieved by some observations in the report. Updated 01 Mar, 2025 10:45am

Travellers to 15 countries under scrutiny, LHC told

Passenger intending to go for Umrah moves court after being off-loaded. Published 01 Mar, 2025 06:08am

Lahore man gets death penalty, fine in blasphemy case

Ex-wife of convict also testifies, presents audio recording of blasphemous remarks allegedly uttered by him. Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:34am

Elahi gets exemption from court appearance

Judge observes that prosecution witnesses should not be summoned until new regular judge was appointed in court. Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:38am

Helmet rule cuts road crash deaths by 26pc, chief traffic officer tells LHC

Officer says govt employees found riding motorbikes without helmets to be fined, reported to depts. Updated 22 Feb, 2025 07:55pm

PTI plans sit-in near Adiala over Imran’s ‘solitary detention’

Approaches LHC for permission to hold public rally at Minar-i-Pakistan on March 22. Updated 22 Feb, 2025 09:23am

Two-judge LHC bench upholds appointment of Nadra chairman

Says federal govt, being competent authority, has power to make rules as well as to make appointment of Nadra chairman. Updated 20 Feb, 2025 11:09am

Sacked judicial officer’s plea dismissed

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has dismissed an appeal of a judicial officer removed from service for granting... Published 16 Feb, 2025 06:12am

Punjab law minister blames ‘complacent’ law officers for court summons to secretaries

Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bherth urges law officers to take on judges and try to win cases without relevant govt authorities being summoned in the courts. Updated 14 Feb, 2025 10:16am

No prison for Imran’s sisters; Swati ‘found involved’ in May 9 cases

LAHORE: Police infor­med an anti-terrorism court on Wednesday that the arrest of PTI founding chairman’s sisters,... Published 13 Feb, 2025 06:49am

PM Shehbaz, son acquitted in sugar mills case

LAHORE: An anti-corruption court on Thursday acquitted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza in the Ramzan... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:18am

LHC refuses to quash FIR against passengers detained on begging charges

Says rights of freedom of movement and religion are fundamental, but not absolute. Updated 06 Feb, 2025 09:33am

Legal fraternity split over judges’ transfer issue

Senator Hamid Khan-led Professional group, supported by PTI legal wing, rejects govt move. Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:47am

Govt defends Peca move as journalists vow to expand protest

PFUJ observes black day; NCSW warns law changes may silence dissent; PM may establish committee to resolve journalists’ issues, says Barrister Aqeel. Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:54am

Zardari okays changes to Peca amid outcry

Zardari assents to Digital Nation, National Commission on Status of Women (Amendment) bills. Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:31am

Impounding of vehicles used as roadblocks during PTI protests: Court orders formation of probe committee

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the Punjab chief secretary to form a committee to decide the ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:05am