The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday directed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to respond within 10 days to a petition seeking to prevent the mobilisation or activation of a “release force” for jailed PTI founder Imran Khan. Headed by FCC Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, a three-judge bench also issued notices to respondents in […]
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FCC rules Muslim men may marry Ahl-e-Kitab women
The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that Muslim men are religiously permitted to marry women from Ahl-e-kitab (people of the book), while underage marriages, though punishable under law, do not automatically become void. According to the detailed judgment issued on march 26, the court clarified that the Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929 does not explicitly […]
FCC declares equal access to public jobs a fundamental right
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) has ruled that under the Constitution, every citizen has the fundamental right to equal access to public sector employment at both federal and provincial levels, emphasizing that recruitment processes must be transparent, fair, and merit-based. In this context, the court, while hearing a case related to Class-IV appointments […]
FCC seeks investigation report, case progress in triple murder case
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan on Tuesday sought the investigation report and details regarding the progress of a triple murder case during its hearing. A two-member bench headed by Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi heard the case. During the proceedings, counsel for the accused, Gabriel Francis, argued that the court had not accepted a new […]
High Court rulings in NAB cases can now be challenged in FCC
The Senate on Thursday passed a private member’s bill seeking amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999, introducing a second appellate forum in accountability cases and clarifying several procedural provisions related to bail, jurisdiction and administrative continuity in the NAB. The National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2026, moved by Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir, proposes that […]
No parallel appeal against SC’s final judgments, FCC rules
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has ruled that no parallel appeal can be filed before it against a final judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. According to the written detailed judgment approved for reporting, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and Justice Ali Baqar Najafi dismissed a review petition filed […]
FCC sets aside LHC ruling on commercialisation of residential plots
The Federal Constitutional Court has set aside a previous judgment of the Lahore High Court in a case concerning the conversion of a residential plot into commercial use, and remanded the matter to the high court for a fresh decision within 90 days. The two-member bench, headed by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, directed the Lahore […]
FCC dismisses appeal of former KP Economic Zones CEO
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCCP) has dismissed the appeal filed by former Chief Executive Officer of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Company, Javed Iqbal, against his removal from office, and upheld the decision of the Peshawar High Court. The case was heard on Monday by a two-member bench of the Federal Constitutional Court, headed by […]
Only conditions expressively stated in tender ads are enforceable: FCC
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has ruled that in public procurement, only those conditions that are explicitly stated in the tender advertisement are enforceable, and any subsequent financial liability imposed on the basis of an undisclosed estimate or criterion cannot be sustained in law. According to the detailed written judgment approved for reporting, a […]
FCC hints at closing Arshad Sharif murder case
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday indicated that it may close the suo motu proceedings concerning the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif. The case, originally taken up by the Supreme Court, has been ongoing since Sharif was shot in Nairobi on October 23, 2022, after leaving Pakistan amid multiple sedition cases. Read More: […]