ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned hearing till September 15, on petition of Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHBA) challenging the recent amendments in NAB Ordinance. Acting Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case filed by IHCBA’s President Shoaib Shaheen regarding the matter. At the outsets of hearing, Deputy Attorney General prayed […]
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IHC serves notices in plea against amendments in NAB law
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday served notices to respondents, including the Ministry of Law and Justice and Cabinet Division in a petition challenging the amendments in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance. Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case filed by Islamabad High Court Bar Association President Barrister Shoaib Shaheen. The petitioner’s counsel Hamid […]
Constitutional amendments needed to form new province: Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that certain constitutional amendments were needed for the formation of the new southern Punjab province. “Southern Punjab province will consist of Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan,” Qureshi said while addressing a press conference. He said the Punjab Assembly seats would eventually be decreased to 251 with […]
AJK cabinet okays enhanced compensation for losses due to Indian shelling
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) cabinet, on Wednesday, approved amendments in law to increase compensation for losses of lives and moveable and immovable properties in Indian shelling across the Line of Control (LoC). The amendments to the AJK Ceasefire Line Incidents Relief Act were approved in the light of the recommendations put forth by a […]