When parties don’t present proof, why court investigate Saqib Nisar’s claimed audiotape, asks IHC CJ

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Athar Minallah of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) stated on Wednesday that the court requires a basis to examine a matter or take action, which is not possible until the appellants present proof to support their allegations. The remark was made during a hearing on a motion to appoint an investigating committee […]

Punjab Local Government Bill expected to approved in few days: Fawad

Fawad comments about ECP funding, Shibli contradicted

ISLAMABAD: In response to Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry’s statement about the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) money, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz has opened a new Pandora’s box. Following a federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the information minister told reporters that it is critical for the ECP to hold all scheduled by-elections […]

Chief Justice Rana Shamim

IHC orders ex-GB Chief Justice Rana Shamim to submit response along with original affidavit

ISLAMABAD: Former Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Justice Rana Shamim told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday that the affidavit he recorded before a UK magistrate was a sealed document that was not meant to be viewed by the general public. Shamim’s comments came during a hearing in a case involving a leaked audiotape allegedly involving former […]