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LHC dismisses petition seeking Faisal Saleh’s disqualification
LAHORE - A Lahore High Court (LHC) election tribunal on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Syeda Abida Hussain seeking disqualification of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat. Abida had lost the 2008 general elections from NA-88 Jhang-III against Faisal. The tribunal consisting of Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed observed that the petitioner could not prove her case against the
But what about my shoe contract? – LHC summons Auqaf chief...
LAHORE - Lahore High Court Justice Farooq Shiekh on Tuesday called Auqaf chief administrator to appear on February 7 on a petition filed by a contractor at the Shrine of Hazrat Farid Ganj Shakar, Pakpattan.
The petition has been filed by Syed Sajid Hussain through Manzoor Ali Gillani submitting that the petitioner suffered a loss on account of closure of four of five main entry gates of the shrine. The petitioner says he was awarded shoes-safety (hifazate paposh) contract against
The petition has been filed by Syed Sajid Hussain through Manzoor Ali Gillani submitting that the petitioner suffered a loss on account of closure of four of five main entry gates of the shrine. The petitioner says he was awarded shoes-safety (hifazate paposh) contract against
LHC CJ seeks reply on law secretary’s appointment
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Monday sought a reply from the federal government on a petition challenging appointment of Pir Masood Chishti as federal law secretary. Deputy Attorney General Naveed Inayat Malik had presented a reply on behalf of the Federal Law Ministry that appointment of Chishti has been purely made on merit and keeping in view all requirements of the office. The petitioner said that the reply was vague and did not address
LHC adjourns petition seeking defaulted loan from Sharifs
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday adjourned until February 10, hearing of a petition filed by a consortium of banks for winding up three units of the Ittefaq Group in order to recover around Rs 3 billion loans from the Sharif family. Earlier, a court formed committee presented its recommendations about winding up the units and the petitioners-banks sought time from the court to review the same.
The National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank Limited, United Bank Limited,
The National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank Limited, United Bank Limited,
LHC allows 91 nurses to appear in examination
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Monday ordered the University of Health Sciences (UHS) to allow 91 nursing students of the Saeeda Waheed FMH Nursing College to appear in examinations starting from today (Tuesday). The judge passed the order on petition of Saeeda Waheed FMH Nursing College, filed through Training Programme Director Mrs Irshad Javed, submitting that the UHS had unlawfully denied permission to more than 30 nursing students to sit in
LHC constitutes division and single benches
Lahore - The Lahore High Court has constituted 10 division benches (DBs) and 20 single-benches (SBs) to hear cases at the principal seat in the week commencing from January 17. The division benches shall function from Monday to Thursday while special benches will meet on Friday and any other day as and when needed.
According to a notification issued by the office of LHC Additional Registrar (Judicial), the DBs are, DB-I; Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry and Justice Mansoor
According to a notification issued by the office of LHC Additional Registrar (Judicial), the DBs are, DB-I; Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry and Justice Mansoor
LHC stays petrol pumps, CNG stations demolition
Lahore - Lahore High Court Justice Azmat Saeed on Friday extended the stay order till February 15 against the demolition/sealing off of 18 petrol pumps and CNG stations located in the city, as LDA sought time to file a written reply. Pakistan State Oil and different companies have moved petitions against the cancellation of their lease agreement, sealing and demolition of the structures. They pleaded that they had established petrol pumps and CNG stations on the land owned by LDA.
LHC adjourns hearing on BISE request
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed Friday adjourned on request for two weeks, further hearing of the petitions filed earlier against the compulsory production of B-Form of Nadra, with the admission form for ninth and tenth class examination being conducted by various Boards in Punjab.
The petitions have been filed by parents of the students through Muhammad Azhar Siddique pinpointing many troubles and difficulties in acquiring the B-form and that took
The petitions have been filed by parents of the students through Muhammad Azhar Siddique pinpointing many troubles and difficulties in acquiring the B-form and that took
LHC restricts court employees from private jobs
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Friday directed all district and sessions judges of Punjab and Islamabad to stop court employees from engaging in any other private job or business in addition to their official assignments.
A directive issued by the LHC said that the CJ has directed all district and sessions judges to make sure that court employees do not violate the directive and stay away from any business or private jobs if any. CJ
A directive issued by the LHC said that the CJ has directed all district and sessions judges to make sure that court employees do not violate the directive and stay away from any business or private jobs if any. CJ
LHC seeks report on missing doctor by 27th
LAHORE - Mr Justice Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain of the Lahore High Court has sought progress report till January 27 from the investigation teams of police on the whereabouts of a missing doctor of Jinnah Hospital Lahore.
On next hearing, the court also summoned Abdul Manan, a reporter of an English daily, who had published a story in his newspaper, stating the missing doctor was into custody of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI).
The judge was hearing a petition of Dr
On next hearing, the court also summoned Abdul Manan, a reporter of an English daily, who had published a story in his newspaper, stating the missing doctor was into custody of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI).
The judge was hearing a petition of Dr
LHC disposes of petition against Taseer’s foreign visit
LAHORE - Mr Justice Azmat Saeed of Lahore High Court on Thursday disposed of a petition regarding the late Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer's four-day foreign visit and declared it non-maintainable.
The judge observed that since Salman Taseer had passed away, it would not be now possible to establish whether or not he had some mala fide intention by keeping his foreign tour secret. After hearing strong arguments from the petitioner, the court did not dismiss the petition and
The judge observed that since Salman Taseer had passed away, it would not be now possible to establish whether or not he had some mala fide intention by keeping his foreign tour secret. After hearing strong arguments from the petitioner, the court did not dismiss the petition and
Khosa’s appointment challenged in LHC
LAHORE - The appointment of Latif Khosa as the Punjab governor has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC), with the petitioner questioning his eligibility for the office on basis of serious corruption charges against him.
The petition was fixed before Justice Umar Atta Bandyal for hearing on Wednesday and the judge admitted it for regular hearing after listening to the arguments of the petitioner's lawyer. The judge summoned Abdul Qadus, president of the Lahore High Court
The petition was fixed before Justice Umar Atta Bandyal for hearing on Wednesday and the judge admitted it for regular hearing after listening to the arguments of the petitioner's lawyer. The judge summoned Abdul Qadus, president of the Lahore High Court
LHC dismisses plea seeking Taseer’s disqualification
LAHORE - A petition seeking disqualification of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer was declared 'ineffective' by the Lahore High Court on Monday because of Taseer's assassination. Petitioner Chief Executive of Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Mian Waqas Riaz had filed a constitutional petition against Taseer through his counsel AK Dogar, pleading that Taseer was not eligible to hold the office of the governor as he was doing his private business which was not permitted under the Constitution.
LHC takes disciplinary action against lower judiciary judges
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) Administrative Committee chaired by LHC Chief Justice (CJ) Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Saturday initiated disciplinary proceedings against 14 judges including civil and additional district and session judges (AD&SJ). According to a notification issued by the LHC registrar, the administrative committee issued final show-cause notices for imposition of major penalty, removal from service, to six judicial officers including LHC AD&SJ Abdul Haseeb Sheikh,
Appointing people is not court’s job: LHC
Lahore - The Lahore High Court on Thursday held that appointment of government officers is a policy matter of the government and they had no privilege to get posted at stations of their liking. Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed made these observations while reserving judgment on a petition challenging the appointment of Rafiq Wahla as director sports of Government College University, Faislabad. The petition was filed by a teacher of same institution, Imtiaz Ahmad, pleading that Wahla's
LHC issues notice to OGRA in petition against fuel prices
LAHORE - Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Tuesday issued notices to the Oil and and Gas Regularity Authority (OGRA) chairman and the federal government on a petition challenging nine percent increase in petroleum products prices from January 1, 2011.
The court also summoned a report from OGRA chairman and the federal government within one week seeking an explanation for increasing fuel prices, which would increase prices of other products as well. The judge
The court also summoned a report from OGRA chairman and the federal government within one week seeking an explanation for increasing fuel prices, which would increase prices of other products as well. The judge
LHC issues notice to SNGPL officials for issuing inflated bill
Lahore - Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Shahid Saeed on Monday issued notices to the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) managing director, general manager and director billing on a petition filed by a citizen who received a Rs 0.95 million gas bill for December.
Petitioner Muhammad Amjad submitted that he ran a drycleaner shop in Sherakot area and his average gas bill for the whole last year was Rs 50,000 but he received a Rs 37,000 gas bill for November, which he duly
Petitioner Muhammad Amjad submitted that he ran a drycleaner shop in Sherakot area and his average gas bill for the whole last year was Rs 50,000 but he received a Rs 37,000 gas bill for November, which he duly
