The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the main appeal against the conviction in the £190 million corruption case until May 20, accepting a request by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar. In January last year, an Islamabad accountability court sentenced Imran to 14 years and Bushra […]
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IHC fixes appeals in £190m case for May 7, disposes of bail pleas
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday scheduled the main appeals for May 7, filed by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Bushra Bibi against their conviction in the 190 million pound case, while disposing of their bail petitions as having become infructuous. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar and Justice […]
IHC declares contempt of court plea ineffective
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday disposed of a contempt of court petition filed by Qaiser Sohail, ruling it infructuous after his name was removed from the Interpol Red Notice after his acquittal in the case five years ago. A single bench of Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro issued a three-page written judgment on the contempt […]
IHC set to hear Imran, Bushra appeals in £190m case today
The IHC on Wednesday fixed appeals filed by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi against conviction in the £190 million corruption reference for today. According to the supplementary cause list, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif will take up the appeals today. Both appeals challenge the convictions under […]
Gilani signs off on contentious transfer of three IHC judges
Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved, on the advice of the Prime Minister, the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan regarding the transfer of judges from the Islamabad High Court. Accordingly, Mr Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Senior Puisne Judge of the Islamabad High Court, has been transferred to the Lahore High Court. […]
IHC to hear Imran, Bushra’s review petitions in £190m case on April 22
In a significant development, Islamabad High Court has decided to hear appeals of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in 190 million pound case on April 22. Islamabad High Court division bench comprising Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif will hear the appeals. The PTI founder and Bushra Bibi have […]
IHC stops tree cutting along Ataturk Avenue, seeks CDA’s response
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday restrained the Capital Development Authority from carrying out any tree cutting along Ataturk Avenue, from Express Chowk to Agha Khan Road in the federal capital. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard the case filed by a citizen, Ayesha Muzaffar. The petitioner was represented by Advocates Mudassar Latif Abbasi and […]
IHC seeks comments on contempt case against CDA
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices and sought a report in a contempt of court petition filed against the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) over alleged tree cutting in violation of court orders. Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the petition filed by citizen Muhammad Naveed Ahmed. The petitioner’s counsel […]
Imran, wife move IHC to fix appeals in Toshakhana-I, £190 million cases
Former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Friday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking the urgent fixation of their appeals to set aside the conviction in the Toshakhana I case and to suspend the sentence in the £190 million corruption case, citing “inordinate delays” and “dilatory tactics” by the prosecution. […]
IHC grants bail to Dr Fazeela in money laundering case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday restored the interim bail of Dr. Fazeela Abbasi on surety bonds of Rs 100,000 in a multi-billion rupee money laundering case, preventing the FIA from arresting her. The court directed the petitioner to approach the trial court. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard Dr. Fazeela Abbasi’s pre-arrest bail application […]