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Peshawar High Court Overturns Acting DSP Appointment of Constable Ayaz Khan in Mohmand District.

The Peshawar High Court declared the acting deputy superintendent position of Constable Ayaz Khan illegal, nullifying a September 2025 notification that had placed a Grade‑7 officer in a senior role. The ruling cites a breach of the Police Act and the rules governing officer appointments.

Aug 7, 2026, 5:37 AM

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Islamabad High Court restrains NCCIA from harassing journalist Asad Toor after July 29 summons.

Aug 7, 2026

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Islamabad High Court Reserves Verdict on Petition Challenging President Zardari’s Delay in Judicial Appointment Approvals.

Aug 7, 2026

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IHC reserves order on petitions challenging Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s alleged solitary confinement.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its decision on petitions that claim PTI founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi were held in solitary confinement. After both sides presented arguments, the court noted that the pair have not been confined the way the petitions suggest.

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WorldAug 7, 2026

Peshawar High Court Rejection of Afghan General and Former PPS Agent's Petition Against Arrest and Deportation.

A bench in Peshawar dismissed petitions from former Afghan general Baryalai Sharifi and former Presidential Protective Service agent Abdul Mujeeb Ghairat, who sought protection against arrest and deportation out of fear of Taliban persecution.

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WorldAug 7, 2026

Pakistan Government Considers Bypassing President’s Assent to Notify 19 High Court Judges Appointments, Prompting Legal Debate.

The federal government is weighing a move to issue notifications for the appointment of 19 high court judges, including four additional Peshawar judges, one Lahore judge, and a Sindh judge whose tenure was extended, even though President Asif Ali Zardari has not formally approved the Judicial Commission’s recommendations. Islamabad High Court has reserved a verdict on a plea challenging the delay.

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