The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that Pakistan’s high courts are independent constitutional institutions and are neither subordinate to the FCC nor the Supreme Court. The judgement, authored by Justice Aamer Farooq, came in a case seeking directions for the Islamabad High Court to decide a pending matter on an urgent basis. The court […]
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Federal Court Annuls One Percent Tax on Immovable Property
The Federal Constitutional Court declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance unconstitutional and struck it down permanently. The law imposed a one percent income tax on plots and immovable properties. Therefore, the ruling has provided major relief to property owners and taxpayers across Pakistan. A constitutional bench led by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan issued […]
Constitutional courts jurisdiction clarified after detailed ruling by Supreme Court of Pakistan
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed written judgment clarifying the jurisdictional framework between the Supreme Court and the newly established Federal Constitutional Court following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Read More: Judicial Transfers, Constitutional Design, and Institutional Integrity The decision, authored by a two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, explains the distribution of powers […]
Türkiye Constitutional Court chief to visit Pakistan
The President of the Constitutional Court of Türkiye is set to pay an important visit to Pakistan next week, with key developments expected in strengthening judicial cooperation between the superior courts of the two countries. According to a statement issued by the Registrar’s Office of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Turkish delegation will sign […]
FCC announces winter vacations from Dec 22 to Jan 4
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday announced its winter vacation schedule, confirming that the court will remain closed from December 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Regular hearings will resume on January 5, 2026, after the two-week recess. Read More: Lahore battles severe air pollution as schools announce winter break According to an official […]
IHC judges challenge transfer of intra-court appeal to Constitutional Court
ISLAMABAD – Judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have filed a petition challenging the hearing of their intra-court appeal in the Federal Constitutional Court. The petition, submitted by four IHC judges, seeks that the matter be referred back to the Supreme Court. The judges contended that the transfer of their appeal was based on […]
FCC restores Dr. Asad Aslam as KEMU vice chancellor
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned the Lahore High Court’s decision that had nullified the appointment of Dr. Asad Aslam as vice chancellor of King Edward Medical University (KEMU). The Constitutional Court noted that the case had remained pending and was not fixed for hearing in the Supreme Court for nearly eight […]
PESS backs defence reforms under 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) on Sunday welcomed the latest structural reforms in the armed forces introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling them essential for preparing the military for modern and digital-era warfare. The group particularly endorsed the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), saying it would strengthen jointness […]
Justice Aminuddin sworn in to head seven-member Constitutional Court
Justice Aminuddin Khan on Friday was sworn in as the first chief justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) after the 27th Amendment was enacted into law a day on Thursday. COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir and CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza were also present for the ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in […]
Justice Aminuddin appointed CJ of Federal Constitutional Court
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin Khan as the first Chief Justice of the newly established Federal Constitutional Court. President Zardari approved the appointment of Justice Aminuddin on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, read a statement. Justice Khan was serving as the head of the now-dissolved constitutional bench. […]